castelàn
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Romansch[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
- chastellan (Rumantsch Grischun)
- castellan (Sursilvan, Surmiran)
- chastlaun (Puter)
- chastlan (Vallader)
Etymology[edit]
From Latin castellānus.
Noun[edit]
castelàn m (plural castelàns)
Usage notes[edit]
In a feudal, mediaeval context, this term refers to a local representative of the ruler, who ruled from a fortified castle on his ruler's behalf.