chatelaine

英 [ˈʃætəleɪn]

n.  (法国的)乡间别墅(或城堡)的女主人

BNC.43051 / COCA.40441



柯林斯词典

  1. (法国的)乡间别墅(或城堡)的女主人
    A chatelaine is the female owner, or the wife of the owner, of a castle or large country house.

    英英释义

    noun

    1. a chain formerly worn at the waist by women

      1. the mistress of a chateau or large country house