CASTELLAN

Etymology

Noun

castellan (plural castellans)

The governor or caretaker of a castle or keep.

Source: Wiktionary


Cas"tel*lan, n. Etym: [OF. castelain, F. châtelain, L. castellanus pertaining to a castle, an occupant of a caste, LL., a governor of a castle, fr. L. catellum castle, citadel, dim. of castrum fortifled place. See Castle, and cf. Chatelaine.]

Definition: A goveror or warden of a castle.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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