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chamberlain

3 entries found.


Main Entry:
cham·ber·lain 
          Listen to the pronunciation of chamberlain
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 bedchamber2 a: a chief officer in the household of a king or nobleman b: treasurer3: an often honorary papal attendant ; specifically : a priest having a rank of honor below domestic prelate


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