MEANING
An officer managing a ruler's or noble's household chambers and related affairs.
Use it for
court access; household administration; power behind ceremonyLet practical control of access become political influence.
Words that belong together
- royal chamberlain
- lord chamberlain
- chamberlain's keys
On the page
The chamberlain refused to admit the envoy without a seal.
Only the chamberlain knew which door led to the queen's sickroom.
He bought the chamberlain's silence with a promise, not gold.
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- chamberlain
Usage notes
Primary category: fantasy. Duties vary; in a court the role may control access, ceremonies, or finances rather than merely cleaning rooms. Noun: chamberlain; plural chamberlains.
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