1 an officer managing the household of a sovereign or a great noble.
2 the treasurer of a corporation etc.
Phrases and idioms:
Lord Chamberlain (of the Household) the official in charge of the Royal Household, formerly the licenser of plays. Lord Great Chamberlain of England the hereditary holder of a ceremonial office.
Derivatives:
chamberlainship n.
Etymology: ME f. OF chamberlain etc. f. Frank. f. L camera CAMERA
Useful english dictionary. 2012.