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)

(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.

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