Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference - chamberlain

n. 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