castelàn

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See also: Castelan and castelán

Romansch[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Latin castellānus.

Noun[edit]

castelàn m (plural castelàns)

  1. (Sutsilvan) steward, governor, overseer, sheriff, bailiff, administrator

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.

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