chastlaun
Romansch
Alternative forms
- (Rumantsch Grischun) chastellan
- (Sursilvan, Surmiran) castellan
- (Sutsilvan) castelàn
- (Vallader) chastlan
Etymology
From Latin castellānus.
Noun
chastlaun m (plural chastlauns)
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.
Related terms
- chastè
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