Chatelaine

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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)


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Chatelaine
Chatelaine (French châtelaine, wife of the lord of a castle) has the following meanings:A woman who owns or controls a large house (for example, the Chatelaine of Rideau Hall).Chatelaine (chain) - A set of short chains on a belt worn by women and men for carrying keysChâtelaine, a French-Canadian women's magazine, published by Rogers CommunicationsChatelaine (magazine), a Canadian English-language women's magazine, also by RogersLa Châtelaine, a neighborhood in GenevaChatelaine, a neighborhood in Delray Beach, FloridaChatelaine (singer) is a French Canadian singer.
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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


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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.
  

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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.

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