castellan
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noun \ˈkas-tə-lən\Definition of CASTELLAN
: a governor or warden of a castle or fort
Origin of CASTELLAN
Middle English castelleyn, from Anglo-French castelain, chastelein, from Latin castellanus occupant of a fortress, from castellanus of a fortress, from castellum fortress — more at castle
First Known Use: 14th century
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