chamberlain

pronunciation

How to pronounce chamberlain in British English: UK [ˈtʃeɪmbəlɪn]word uk audio image

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  • Noun:
    the treasurer of a municipal corporation
    an officer who manages the household of a king or nobleman

Word Origin

chamberlain (n.)
early 13c., from Old French chamberlenc "chamberlain, steward, treasurer" (Modern French chambellan), from a Germanic source (perhaps Frankish *kamerling; compare Old High German chamarling, German Kämmerling), from Latin camera "chamber, room" (see camera) + Germanic diminutive suffix -ling.

Example

1. Then there was lindy chamberlain herself .
2. They will reportedly be provided as evidence at the azaria chamberlain inquest .
3. Who do you think you are ? Lord chamberlain .
4. My husband 's with the chamberlain ?
5. Plus one lord chamberlain , care only about one thing !

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