chattel

Meanings

• noun

  An item or articles that are movable and can be owned, bought, or sold, such as livestock, machinery, or merchandise.

  - "The farmer sold his chattels at the auction."
  - "The businessman bought a large inventory of chattels for his new factory."

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Pronunciation

1. [-ɾɫ]
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with chattel
mattle , attle , rattle , attlebag , battle

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Variants

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chattel , chattels , human chattel , human chattels , chattel slave , chattel slavery , chattel slaves

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Etymology

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From Middle English chattel, from Old French chatel, from chateau 'stronghold, manor, fortified town, castle' (because goods were kept in castles for safekeeping).

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Trivia

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1. Chattels were often kept in castles or fortified towns for safekeeping.

2. The term 'chattel' is derived from the Old French word 'chatel', meaning 'stronghold' or 'castle'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Real property: Real property refers to land and buildings, which is immovable and cannot be bought, sold, or transferred easily. Chattel is the opposite of real property.

2. Personal property: Personal property refers to movable items that can be owned, bought, or sold, such as chattels, cars, jewelry, and furniture.

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Culture

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In historical context, chattel referred to the people who were considered property, such as slaves. This usage is now considered derogatory and offensive.

How to Memorize "chattel"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a box or container filled with various items that can be bought, sold, or traded, such as livestock, machinery, or merchandise.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'chattel' with the idea of movable property that can be bought, sold, or traded.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Cows, Horses And Tractors Livelihood Essential' (CHATLE) to help remember the definition of chattels.

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