First Known Use: 13th century
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chamberlain
noun cham·ber·lain \ˈchām-bər-lən\
Definition of CHAMBERLAIN
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
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Origin of CHAMBERLAIN
Middle English, from Anglo-French chamberlein, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German chamarling chamberlain, from chamara chamber, from Late Latin camera
Chamberlain
biographical name Cham·ber·lain \ˈchām-bər-lən\
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Joseph 1836–1914 & his sons Sir (Joseph) Austen 1863–1937 & (Arthur) Neville 1869–1940 British statesmen
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Wilton Norman 1936–1999 Am. basketball player
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chamberlain
noun cham·ber·lain \ˈchām-bər-lən\
Definition of CHAMBERLAIN for Kids
1
: a chief officer in the household of a ruler or noble
2
: treasurer <city chamberlain>
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