| Word | chatelaine |
|---|---|
| Definition | n. A woman in charge of a large house. |
| Sentence | I call on God in heaven to witness, As I hope for Him to comfort me and aid me, I never played the chatelaine or mistress, But was a humble servant to your lordship. |
| Source | The Canterbury Tales, trans. David Wright, The Clerk's Tale, p. 232 |
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