n.
Pronunciation: ' ch ā m-b ə r-l ə n
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 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