chatelaine
Keeper of keys
A chatelaine is the mistress of a castle or large household—the woman who runs domestic affairs.
The word also names an ornamental clasp or chain worn at the waist, from which keys, scissors, or other small implements hang: Her chatelaine jingled as she walked through the manor.
The accessory reflects the role—a symbol of household authority.
Landed aristocratic residence
- ladyCourteous term for woman
- feudalOf tiered landownership
- nobilityTitled ruling class
- keepRetain or fortified tower
household · servants · estate · lord · tapestries · heraldry · courtly · noble
Securing device that clicks
- broochDecorative fastening ornament
- pendantSuspended jewelry ornament
- VictorianOf a prim era
- filigreeDelicate twisted-wire ornamentation
silver · ornamental · antique · vintage · decorative · suspended · fashion · collectible
Domestic cleaning professional
- stewardManager for another
- mistressIllicit female lover
- manorLanded aristocratic residence
- servantsHired household workers
management · supervision · keys · domestic · estate · staff · budgeting · provisions
Delicate twisted-wire ornamentation
- gildedOverlaid with gold leaf
- VictorianOf a prim era
- decorativeServing to beautify
- intricateElaborately detailed, many parts
embellished · ornate · silver · engraved · cameo · enamel · elaborate · antique
Lock-operating instruments
- locksmithLock and key specialist
- keyringLoop holding keys
- householdDomestic unit of residents
- storeroomSpace for keeping supplies
cellar · pantry · authority · access · safekeeping · trusted · doorkeeper · provisions
Pivoted twin-blade cutter
- thimblePitted cap for stitching
- pincushionPadded needle storage
- pencilGraphite writing instrument
- notepadBound sheets for writing
watch · vinaigrette · buttonhook · penknife · sewing · tools · practical · implements
manor
Landed aristocratic residence
keep · household · servants · estate · lord · tapestries · heraldry · courtly · noble · aristocratic
clasp
Securing device that clicks
filigree · silver · ornamental · antique · vintage · decorative · suspended · fashion · collectible · functional
housekeeper
Domestic cleaning professional
servants · management · supervision · keys · domestic · estate · staff · budgeting · provisions · scheduling
filigree
Delicate twisted-wire ornamentation
- gildedOverlaid with gold leaf
- VictorianOf a prim era
- decorativeServing to beautify
intricate · embellished · ornate · silver · engraved · cameo · enamel · elaborate · antique · craftsmanship
keys
Lock-operating instruments
storeroom · cellar · pantry · authority · access · safekeeping · trusted · doorkeeper · provisions · valuables
scissors
Pivoted twin-blade cutter
- thimblePitted cap for stitching
- pincushionPadded needle storage
- pencilGraphite writing instrument
notepad · watch · vinaigrette · buttonhook · penknife · sewing · tools · practical · implements · attached
- jewelryearrings, bracelet, necklaces, necklace, rings
- antique jewelrybrooches, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, pendant
- castle officialscastellan, constable, seneschal, warden, keeper
- Medieval Womenabbess, noblewoman, lady, queen, duchess
- stewardssteward, trustee, custodian, keeper, caretaker
- Victorian antiquesbustle, corset, bonnet, cravat, waistcoat
chatelaineservant
One employed to serve
maid · housekeeper · domestic · scullery maid · chambermaid
chatelainelord of the manor
Feudal estate holder
master of the house · squire · patriarch · seigneur · castellan