Main Entry: cham·ber·lain

Pronunciation: \ˈchām-bər-lən\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French chamberlein, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German chamarling chamberlain, from chamara chamber, from Late Latin camera

Date: 13th century

1 : an attendant on a sovereign or lord in his bedchamber
2 a : a chief officer in the household of a king or nobleman b : treasurer
3 : an often honorary papal attendant; specifically : a priest having a rank of honor below domestic prelate