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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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