chamberlain
cham.ber.lain \'cha-m-b*r-l*n\ n [ME, fr. OF chamberlayn, of Gmc origin; akin to OHG chamarling cham]berlain, fr. chamara chamber, fr. LL camera 1: an attendant on a sovereign or lord in his bedchamber 2a: a chief officer in the household of a king or nobleman 2b: TREASURER 3: an often honorary papal attendant; specif : a priest having a ra nk of honor below domestic prelate