chamberlain

cham·ber·lain

noun \ˈchām-bər-lən\

Definition of CHAMBERLAIN

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

Origin of CHAMBERLAIN

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

First Known Use: 13th century