English Explanatory Dictionary

castellan

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A feudal lord with a fortified manor.
  2. The governor or caretaker entrusted to oversee a castle or keep for its lord.

Pronunciation

/ˈkæstələn/ /ˈkæstɪlən/

Word forms

castellan castellans

Etymology

From Middle English castelain, from Old French castelain (compare modern châtelain), from Latin castellanus (“pertaining to a castle, an occupant of a castle, or a governor of a castle”), from castellum castle, citadel, diminutive of castrum fortified place. See castle. By surface analysis, Old French castel + -an and castle + -an. Doublet of Castilian, castellano, castellanus, and chatelain /chatelaine.

Synonyms

chatelain

Derived words

castellanship castellany castellate
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