Etymology of the English word castellan
the English word
castellanderived from the Old N word
Frenchderived from the Medieval Latin word
castellanus (garrison, occupants of a fort, fortress; of, connected with, pertaining to)
derived from the Latin word
castellum (castle, reservoir; redoubt, fortress, stronghold; town, village)
derived from the Latin word
castrum (castle, fortress; town; fort, fortress; camp)
Date
The earliest known usage of castellan in English dates from the 14th century.
Derivations in English
castellanyUsage
Word found in Modern English
