Definition of chamberlain
(Entry 1 of 3)
1
: an attendant on a sovereign or lord in his bedchamber
2a
: 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
Chamberlain
biographical name (1)Definition of Chamberlain (Entry 2 of 3)
Joseph 1836–1914 and his sons Sir (Joseph) Austen 1863–1937 and (Arthur) Neville 1869–1940 British statesmen
Chamberlain
biographical name (2)Definition of Chamberlain (Entry 3 of 3)
Wilton Norman 1936–1999 American basketball player
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The first known use of chamberlain was in the 13th century
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