Associations to the word «Chatelaine»

Wiktionary

CHATELAINE, noun. The mistress of a castle or large household.
CHATELAINE, noun. A chain or clasp worn at the waist by women, with handkerchief, keys, etc., attached (supposed to resemble the chain of keys once worn by mediaeval chatelaines).

Dictionary definition

CHATELAINE, noun. The mistress of a chateau or large country house.
CHATELAINE, noun. A chain formerly worn at the waist by women; for carrying a purse or bunch of keys etc..

Wise words

It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words, but a great deal in a few.
Pythagoras