CHATELAINE
\t͡ʃˈe͡ɪtle͡ɪn], \tʃˈeɪtleɪn], \tʃ_ˈeɪ_t_l_eɪ_n]\
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An ornamental hook, or brooch worn by a lady at her waist, and having a short chain or chains attached for a watch, keys, trinkets, etc. Also used adjectively; as, a chatelaine chain.
By Oddity Software
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An ornamental hook, or brooch worn by a lady at her waist, and having a short chain or chains attached for a watch, keys, trinkets, etc. Also used adjectively; as, a chatelaine chain.
By Noah Webster.
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