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Synonyms for chamberlain

Grammar : Noun
Spell : cheym-ber-lin
Phonetic Transcription : ˈtʃeɪm bər lɪn

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Définition of chamberlain

Origin :
  • early 13c., from Old French chamberlenc "chamberlain, steward, treasurer" (Modern French chambellan), from a Germanic source (perhaps Frankish *kamerling; cf. Old High German chamarling, German Kämmerling), from Latin camera "chamber, room" (see camera) + Germanic diminutive suffix -ling.
  • As in steward : noun manager
  • As in steward : noun custodian
  • As in treasurer : noun financial officer
Example sentences :
  • Mr. Chamberlain, who had asked for these safeguards, did not accept them.
  • Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
  • In Mr. Chamberlain they had a popular champion of great ability and industry.
  • Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
  • Poor Balfour was awfully lonely after Chamberlain crocked up.
  • Extract from : « Changing Winds » by St. John G. Ervine
  • Then he raised me to my feet, and at a touch from the Chamberlain, I backed out of the room.
  • Extract from : « The Woman Thou Gavest Me » by Hall Caine
  • "Yes, your Holiness," said the chamberlain, coming up behind.
  • Extract from : « The Eternal City » by Hall Caine
  • "His Majesty—" the chamberlain was beginning to repeat, when he broke off suddenly.
  • Extract from : « The Historical Nights' Entertainment » by Rafael Sabatini
  • At last a chamberlain came to summon her to the Duke's presence.
  • Extract from : « The Historical Nights' Entertainment » by Rafael Sabatini
  • Heard you no reason given why they should prefer me to your chamberlain, your ostler or your drawer?
  • Extract from : « The Lion's Skin » by Rafael Sabatini
  • His valet and chamberlain, a well-dressed Montenegrian, did the honours.
  • Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine -- Volume 57, No. 351, January 1845 » by Various
  • Above are the arms of France, the signature is that of the chamberlain.
  • Extract from : « The False Chevalier » by William Douw Lighthall
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