n. 1 an officer managing the household of a sovereign or a great noble. 2 the treasurer of a corporation etc. Lord Chamberlain (of the Household) the official in charge of the Royal Household, formerly the licenser of plays. Lord Great Chamberlain of England the hereditary holder of a ceremonial office. chamberlainship n.
[ ME f. OF chamberlain etc. f. Frank. f. L camera CAMERA ]