/chaym"beuhr lin/ , n.
1. an official charged with the management of the living quarters of a sovereign or member of the nobility.
2. an official who receives rents and revenues, as of a municipal corporation; treasurer.
3. the high steward or factor of a member of the nobility.
4. a high official of a royal court.
[ 1175-1225; ME kamerling, equiv. to kamer ( camera room; see CHAMBER) + -ling -LING 1 ]