kasteel
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From Dutch kasteel, from Middle Dutch castēel, from Old Northern French castel, from Latin castellum.
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kasteel (plural kastele, diminutive kasteeltjie)
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Etymology edit
From Middle Dutch castēel, from Old Northern French castel, from Latin castellum. Doublet of Kessel, chateau, Castilië, castellum, ketella, and telo.
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kasteel n (plural kastelen, diminutive kasteeltje n)
- castle, either palatial or fortified
- (by extension) Any large, opulent building, in particular a residence.
- (chess, dated) rook
- Synonyms: schaaktoren, toren
- (nautical, historical) A raised fortification on late mediaeval ships.