castelàn

== Romansh == === 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.