chastellan

Romansch

Alternative forms

• castellan (Sursilvan, Surmiran)
• castelàn (Sutsilvan)
• chastlaun (Puter)
• chastlan (Vallader)

Etymology

From Latin castellānus.

Noun

chastellan m (plural chastellans)

1. (Rumantsch Grischun) steward, governor, overseer, sheriff, bailiff, administrator

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