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cham·ber·lain 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 |