castellan
the governor of a castle.
Origin of castellan
1Other words from castellan
- cas·tel·lan·ship, noun
Words Nearby castellan
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How to use castellan in a sentence
Savello said he would speak to the Countess and make her order the castellan to open his gates.
The Making of a Saint | William Somerset MaughamChecco disapproved, but the priest overruled him, and the castellan was summoned again, and ordered to admit the Countess.
The Making of a Saint | William Somerset MaughamThe castellan had turned his cannon on the houses surrounding the fortress, and the damage was terrible.
The Making of a Saint | William Somerset Maughamcastellan and Biggen, the notaries, certify to a much larger amount in the Three per Cents.
Roland Cashel | Charles James LeverEccellenza; by order of the castellan, none may pass, save those who give the word.
The Royal Pawn of Venice | Mrs. Lawrence Turnbull
British Dictionary definitions for castellan
/ (ˈkæstɪlən) /
rare a keeper or governor of a castle: Also called: chatelain
Origin of castellan
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