French

Noun

chapelain m ‎(plural chapelains)

1. chaplain

Adjective

chapelain m ‎(feminine singular chapelaine, masculine plural chapelains, feminine plural chapelaines)

1. relating to any of several places in France with Chapelle as part of its name

Related terms

• chapelle

Old French

Etymology

From Medieval Latin, Late Latin cappellānus.

Noun

chapelain m ‎(oblique plural chapelainz, nominative singular chapelainz, nominative plural chapelain)

1. chaplain
   • 12th Century, Béroul, Tristan:

     Li rois son chapelain apele

     The king called for his chaplain

Descendants

• English: chaplain (borrowed)
• French: chapelain
• Norman: chap'lain