chamberlain
/ˈtʃeɪmbəlɪn/noun
1- historical an officer who managed the household of a monarch or noble〈史〉(君主的)内侍; (贵族的)管家。
1.1
- Brit. 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。
派生词
chamberlainship
noun词源
Middle English (denoting a servant in a bedchamber): via Old French from Old Saxon kamera, from Latin camera 'vault' (see CHAMBER).