Hither also they were wont to resort, as a sure refuge, whenever they chanced to be worsted in any domestic skirmish: though tradition preserves the names of several imperious and powerful chatelaines, and chronicles their prowess, not one appears to have forced or even assailed these entrenchments.
"Barren Honour: A Novel"
George A. Lawrence
It contained a valuable collection of watches, snuff-boxes, rings, chatelaines and miniatures of rare and beautiful workmanship.
"The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsene Lupin, Gentleman-Burglar"
Maurice Leblanc
The worthy old ladies were wont to carry a silver grater and Nutmeg case suspended from the waist on their chatelaines.
"Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure"
William Thomas Fernie