myEtymology.com: English etymology of castellany

Etymology of the English word castellany

the English word castellany

derived from the English word castellan

derived from the Old N word French

derived 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)

using the English suffix -y