chatelaine

• Существительное с двумя различными значениями: может обозначать хозяйку большого загородного дома или замка, а также декоративную цепочку, которую носили на поясе женщины и исторически использовали для ношения таких предметов, как кошелёк или ключи.

A noun with two distinct meanings: it can refer to the mistress of a large country house or chateau, or to a decorative chain worn at a woman's waist, historically used to carry items such as a purse or keys.

1. Mistress of a large houseC2formalbritish

   The female owner or manager of a large country house or castle.

   Хозяйка поместья

   • The chatelaine of the manor welcomed the guests.
   • As chatelaine, she oversaw all the household staff.
   • The chatelaine organized the grand ball in the castle.

   Synonymslady of the house

2. Decorative waist chainC2formalbritish

   A decorative chain worn at a woman's waist, historically used to hold keys, a purse, or other small items.

   Шательен

   • She wore an ornate chatelaine with her evening gown.
   • The chatelaine held her keys and a small sewing kit.
   • Antique chatelaines are now collector's items.