castellany

noun

cas·​tel·​lany

ˈkastəˌlanē,

-ˌlā-,

-lə-,

kaˈstelənē

plural -es

: the office or jurisdiction of a castellan : the extent of land and jurisdiction appertaining to a castle

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin castellania, from castellanus castellan (from Latin, occupant of a castle) + Latin -ia -y

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