castelàn
See also: Castelan and castelán
Romansch
Alternative forms
- (Rumantsch Grischun) chastellan
- (Sursilvan, Surmiran) castellan
- (Puter) chastlaun
- (Vallader) chastlan
Etymology
From Latin castellānus.
Noun
castelàn m (plural castelàns)
- (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.