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/kas"tl ay'nee/, n., pl. castellanies.1. the rank, office, or jurisdiction of a castellan.2. the land belonging to a castle.[1325-75; ME; see CASTELLAN, -Y3]
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Castellany — Cas tel*la*ny, n.; pl. {Castellanies}. [LL. castellania.] The lordship of a castle; the extent of land and jurisdiction appertaining to a castle. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
castellany — [kas′təlā΄nē, kas′tələ nē] n. pl. castellanies 1. the office or position of a castellan 2. all the lands of a castle … English World dictionary
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castellany — /ˈkæstəleɪni/ (say kastuhlaynee) noun (plural castellanies) 1. the office of a castellan. 2. the land belonging to a castle …
castellany — ˈkastəˌlanē, ˌlā , lə , kaˈstelənē noun ( es) Etymology: Medieval Latin castellania, from castellanus castellan (from Latin, occupant of a castle) + Latin ia y : the office or jurisdiction of a castellan … Useful english dictionary
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