chatelaine
n.
mistress of a castle; mistress of a large and beautiful home; hook-like device to which keys and other items are attached (worn at the waist at the waist)
Chatelaine
Châtelaine
For the English-language version of this magazine, see
Chatelaine (magazine). Châtelaine is a
French-language magazine of women's lifestyles, published monthly in
Quebec by Rogers Media, Inc., a division of
Rogers Communications, Inc. It was first published in March
1928 by
Maclean Publishing. Its motto is moi, la vie, le monde (me, life, the world.) The magazine covers issues and interests of real concern to women, including food, health, style, home and current affairs.
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chatelaine
Noun
1. the mistress of a chateau or large country house
(hypernym) mistress
2. a chain formerly worn at the waist by women; for carrying a purse or bunch of keys etc.
(hypernym) chain
Chatelaine
(n.)
An ornamental hook, or brooch worn by a lady at her waist, and having a short chain or chains attached for a watch, keys, trinkets, etc. Also used adjectively; as, a chatelaine chain.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
About
Chatelaine
Said to be from the French for "Lady of the House", a chatelaine is a set of implements worn at the waist. A chatelaine clip clip is fastened to the waist, and various items such as needle cases, pencil, scissors, dangle from chains attached to it. Chatelaines may be utilitarian or beautifully decorated and made from precious materials like silver.