I. ˈchāmbə(r)lə̇n noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English chamberleyn, from Old French chamberlenc, chamberlayn, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German chamarling chamberlain, from chamara chamber (from Late Latin camera ) + -ling (akin to Old English -ling ) — more at chamber
1. : a bedchamber attendant for royalty or nobility
2.
a. : a chief officer in the household of a king or nobleman
b. : one in charge of moneys : treasurer
the town chamberlain
3. archaic : an inn attendant in charge of bedchambers
II. noun
: an often honorary papal attendant ; specifically : a priest having a rank of honor below domestic prelate