Definition of chamberlain in English:

chamberlain

noun ˈtʃeɪmbəlɪnˈtʃeɪmbərlən

historical

1An officer who managed the household of a monarch or noble.
〈史〉（君主的）内侍；（贵族的）管家
Example sentencesExamples
- The son of a Yorkist retainer, he came into prominence at the beginning of the reign as chamberlain of the household.
- In fact, a former chamberlain to the Crown Prince described the remarks as the equivalent to a declaration of war.
- The knowledge he displayed of that court's personnel convinced Louis XVI's former chamberlain, two of his former private secretaries, and a former lady-in-waiting that Naundorff spoke the truth.
- Always a charming courtier, Dudley had managed to obtain a sinecure as chamberlain to Grand Duchess Maria Maddalena, wife of Cosimo II.
- They were represented by the great chamberlain to the emperor and his deputy.
1. 1.1British An officer who received revenue on behalf of a corporation or public body.
  〈英〉（代表公司或公共团体的）收款官
  Example sentencesExamples
  Its treasurer was the head of the administration, but the chamberlain made financial policy.
  He gradually rose on the Stratford town council, serving as one of the two chamberlains, who had charge of borough property and finances, from 1561 to 1563.
  The 1555 recension continues this principle, although by that time it was the chamberlains who were the accounting officers.
  Unfortunately, they had been discovered by a chamberlain and were each receiving admonishments.
  The chamberlains took over accounting responsibilities from the bailiffs in 1465 and in the same year Reynold Rokes was appointed town clerk.

Derivatives

chamberlainship

noun

He exchanged the Admiralty for the chamberlainship of the Household, a post which he had asked for two years before when its holder fell ill, and he acquiesced in Somerset's assumption of the Protectorate.
Example sentencesExamples
- The explanation may lie in the opportunity for employment consequent upon the grant to Salisbury's son, Richard, earl of Warwick, of the chamberlainship of the Exchequer on 6 Dec.1450.
- The village dates back to the 7th century AC, when Siena was a chamberlainship due to its strategic position.
- Heton recovered his losses by 1572 but in December 1577, once again in debt, he was dismissed from the chamberlainship in circumstances which remain mysterious.
- William de Pont de l' Arche, for example, had offered 1,000 marks for a chamberlainship and in 1129-30 he paid just 100 marks.

Origin

Middle English (denoting a servant in a bedchamber): via Old French from Old Saxon kamera, from Latin camera 'vault' (see chamber).

Definition of chamberlain in US English:

chamberlain

nounˈtʃeɪmbərlənˈCHāmbərlən

historical

1An officer who manages the household of a monarch or noble.
〈史〉（君主的）内侍；（贵族的）管家
Example sentencesExamples
- Always a charming courtier, Dudley had managed to obtain a sinecure as chamberlain to Grand Duchess Maria Maddalena, wife of Cosimo II.
- In fact, a former chamberlain to the Crown Prince described the remarks as the equivalent to a declaration of war.
- They were represented by the great chamberlain to the emperor and his deputy.
- The knowledge he displayed of that court's personnel convinced Louis XVI's former chamberlain, two of his former private secretaries, and a former lady-in-waiting that Naundorff spoke the truth.
- The son of a Yorkist retainer, he came into prominence at the beginning of the reign as chamberlain of the household.
1. 1.1British The treasurer of a corporation or public body.
  Example sentencesExamples
  The chamberlains took over accounting responsibilities from the bailiffs in 1465 and in the same year Reynold Rokes was appointed town clerk.
  Its treasurer was the head of the administration, but the chamberlain made financial policy.
  He gradually rose on the Stratford town council, serving as one of the two chamberlains, who had charge of borough property and finances, from 1561 to 1563.
  Unfortunately, they had been discovered by a chamberlain and were each receiving admonishments.
  The 1555 recension continues this principle, although by that time it was the chamberlains who were the accounting officers.

Origin

Middle English (denoting a servant in a bedchamber): via Old French from Old Saxon kamera, from Latin camera ‘vault’ (see chamber).

词汇	chamberlain
释义	Definition of chamberlain in English: chamberlain noun ˈtʃeɪmbəlɪnˈtʃeɪmbərlən historical 1An officer who managed the household of a monarch or noble. 〈史〉（君主的）内侍；（贵族的）管家 Example sentencesExamples The son of a Yorkist retainer, he came into prominence at the beginning of the reign as chamberlain of the household. In fact, a former chamberlain to the Crown Prince described the remarks as the equivalent to a declaration of war. The knowledge he displayed of that court's personnel convinced Louis XVI's former chamberlain, two of his former private secretaries, and a former lady-in-waiting that Naundorff spoke the truth. Always a charming courtier, Dudley had managed to obtain a sinecure as chamberlain to Grand Duchess Maria Maddalena, wife of Cosimo II. They were represented by the great chamberlain to the emperor and his deputy. 1.1British An officer who received revenue on behalf of a corporation or public body. 〈英〉（代表公司或公共团体的）收款官 Example sentencesExamples Its treasurer was the head of the administration, but the chamberlain made financial policy. He gradually rose on the Stratford town council, serving as one of the two chamberlains, who had charge of borough property and finances, from 1561 to 1563. The 1555 recension continues this principle, although by that time it was the chamberlains who were the accounting officers. Unfortunately, they had been discovered by a chamberlain and were each receiving admonishments. The chamberlains took over accounting responsibilities from the bailiffs in 1465 and in the same year Reynold Rokes was appointed town clerk. Derivatives chamberlainship noun He exchanged the Admiralty for the chamberlainship of the Household, a post which he had asked for two years before when its holder fell ill, and he acquiesced in Somerset's assumption of the Protectorate. Example sentencesExamples The explanation may lie in the opportunity for employment consequent upon the grant to Salisbury's son, Richard, earl of Warwick, of the chamberlainship of the Exchequer on 6 Dec.1450. The village dates back to the 7th century AC, when Siena was a chamberlainship due to its strategic position. Heton recovered his losses by 1572 but in December 1577, once again in debt, he was dismissed from the chamberlainship in circumstances which remain mysterious. William de Pont de l' Arche, for example, had offered 1,000 marks for a chamberlainship and in 1129-30 he paid just 100 marks. Origin Middle English (denoting a servant in a bedchamber): via Old French from Old Saxon kamera, from Latin camera 'vault' (see chamber). Definition of chamberlain in US English: chamberlain nounˈtʃeɪmbərlənˈCHāmbərlən historical 1An officer who manages the household of a monarch or noble. 〈史〉（君主的）内侍；（贵族的）管家 Example sentencesExamples Always a charming courtier, Dudley had managed to obtain a sinecure as chamberlain to Grand Duchess Maria Maddalena, wife of Cosimo II. In fact, a former chamberlain to the Crown Prince described the remarks as the equivalent to a declaration of war. They were represented by the great chamberlain to the emperor and his deputy. The knowledge he displayed of that court's personnel convinced Louis XVI's former chamberlain, two of his former private secretaries, and a former lady-in-waiting that Naundorff spoke the truth. The son of a Yorkist retainer, he came into prominence at the beginning of the reign as chamberlain of the household. 1.1British The treasurer of a corporation or public body. Example sentencesExamples The chamberlains took over accounting responsibilities from the bailiffs in 1465 and in the same year Reynold Rokes was appointed town clerk. Its treasurer was the head of the administration, but the chamberlain made financial policy. He gradually rose on the Stratford town council, serving as one of the two chamberlains, who had charge of borough property and finances, from 1561 to 1563. Unfortunately, they had been discovered by a chamberlain and were each receiving admonishments. The 1555 recension continues this principle, although by that time it was the chamberlains who were the accounting officers. Origin Middle English (denoting a servant in a bedchamber): via Old French from Old Saxon kamera, from Latin camera ‘vault’ (see chamber).
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