castelàn

See also: Castelan, and castelán

Romansch

Alternative forms

• chastellan (Rumantsch Grischun)
• castellan (Sursilvan, Surmiran)
• chastlaun (Puter)
• chastlan (Vallader)

Etymology

From Latin castellānus.

Noun

castelàn m (plural castelàns)

1. (Sutsilvan) 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.