See also: Castelan and castelán

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Latin castellānus.

Noun

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castelàn m (plural castelàns)

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

Usage notes

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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.