CHAMBERLAIN


Meaning of CHAMBERLAIN in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈtʃeɪmbəlɪn ]

n. 1 an officer managing the household of a sovereign or a great noble. 2 the treasurer of a corporation etc. øLord 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. øøchamberlainship n. [ME f. OF chamberlain etc. f. Frank. f. L camera CAMERA]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.