chatelaine
/ˈʃætəleɪn//ˈʃætl̩ˌeɪn/
noun
- 1
The mistress of a castle or large household.
- 2
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 medieval chatelaines.
- 3
A similar thing in miniature attached to a watchchain.
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