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noun cham·ber·lain \ ˈchām-bər-lən \

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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

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Origin and Etymology 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

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biographical name Cham·ber·lain \ ˈchām-bər-lən \

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Joseph 1836–1914 and his sons Sir (Joseph) Austen 1863–1937 and (Arthur) Neville 1869–1940 British statesmen

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noun cham·ber·lain \ ˈchām-bər-lən \

Definition of chamberlain for Students

1 :a chief officer in the household of a ruler or noble
2 :treasurer
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