chastlan
Romansch
Alternative forms
- chastellan (Rumantsch Grischun)
- castellan (Sursilvan, Surmiran)
- castelàn (Sutsilvan)
- chastlaun (Puter)
Etymology
From Latin castellānus.
Noun
chastlan m (plural chastlans)
Usage notes
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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