Etymology of the English word chatelain
the English word
chatelainderived from the French word
chatelainderived 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)
derived from the French word
châtelainderived from the Old French word
chastelainderived 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 chatelain in English dates from the 16th century.
Usage
Word found in Modern English
