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Castellany
(Cas"tel*la*ny) n.; pl. Castellanies [LL. castellania.] The lordship of a castle; the extent of land and jurisdiction appertaining to a castle.

Castellated
(Cas"tel*la`ted) a. [LL. castellatus, fr. castellare. See Castle.]

1. Inclosed within a building; as, a fountain or cistern castellated. [Obs.] Johnson.

2. Furnished with turrets and battlements, like a castle; built in the style of a castle.

Castellation
(Cas`tel*la"tion) n. [LL. castellation, fr. castellare, fr. L. castellum. See Castle.] The act of making into a castle.

Caster
(Cast"er) n.

1. One who casts; as, caster of stones, etc. ; a caster of cannon; a caster of accounts.

2. A vial, cruet, or other small vessel, used to contain condiments at the table; as, a set of casters.

3. A stand to hold a set of cruets.

4. A small wheel on a swivel, on which furniture is supported and moved.