CHAMBERLAIN


Meaning of CHAMBERLAIN in English

[ 'tʃeɪmbəlɪn ]

■ noun historical

1》 an officer who managed the household of a monarch or noble.

2》 Brit. an officer who received revenue on behalf of a corporation or public body.

Derivatives

~ship noun

Origin

ME (denoting a servant in a bedchamber): via OFr. from Old Saxon kamera , from L. camera (see chamber ).

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