chamberlain

Example Sentences

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This alienated his family members, who grew resentful of the power of Askia’s head chamberlain, Ali Fulan.

From Textbooks • Dec. 14, 2022

During that period, known as the “sede vacante,” or “empty See,” the camerlengo, or chamberlain, runs the administration and finances of the Holy See.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 6, 2021

He signed the Freedom declaration with a wave of the pen and thanked the chamberlain for being given the “Rules for the Conduct of Life” which date from the mid-18th century.

From Reuters • May 12, 2020

At the sound of a gong, a chamberlain and a lady-in-waiting opened the curtains, revealing the emperor and empress.

From New York Times • Oct. 21, 2019

I will not step down to be the dotard chamberlain of an upstart.

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien