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chamberlain

(c̸hām′bər lin)

noun

Obsolete the bedchamber attendant of a ruler or lord
an officer in charge of the household of a ruler or lord; steward
a high official in certain royal courts
Brit. a treasurer, as of a municipality
R.C.Ch. any of several high officials, as an honorary attendant on the pope

Origin: ME chaumberlein < OFr chamberlenc < OHG chamarlinc < chamara, kamara (< L camera) + dim. suffix -linc: see camera + -ling

Chamberlain, Sir (Joseph) Austen 1863-1937; Brit. statesman
Chamberlain, Joseph 1836-1914; Brit. statesman: father of Austen & Neville
Chamberlain, (Arthur) Neville 1869-1940; Brit. statesman; prime minister (1937-40): signed Munich Pact

See chamberlain in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

a. An officer who manages the household of a sovereign or noble; a chief steward.
b. A high-ranking official in various royal courts.
An official who receives the rents and fees of a municipality; a treasurer.
Roman Catholic Church An often honorary papal attendant.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English chaumberlein

Origin: , from Old French chamberlenc

Origin: , from Frankish *kamerling

Origin: : Late Latin camera, chamber; see chamber

Origin: + Germanic *-linga-, one connected with; see -ling¹

British politician and prime minister (1937-1940) who advocated a policy of appeasement toward the fascist regimes of Europe. He was forced to declare war on Germany after its invasion of Poland in 1939.

, Sir (Joseph) Austen 1863-1937.

British politician who helped establish the Locarno Pact. He shared the 1925 Nobel Peace Prize.

, Wilton Norman Known as “Wilt.” Born 1936.

American basketball player. He ranks among the all-time leading NBA scorers and rebounders and holds the record for most points (100) scored in a single game.

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