chastlan

Romansch

Alternative forms

• chastellan (Rumantsch Grischun)
• castellan (Sursilvan, Surmiran)
• castelàn (Sutsilvan)
• chastlaun (Puter)

Etymology

From Latin castellānus.

Noun

chastlan m (plural chastlans)

1. (Vallader) 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.

Related terms

• chastè