What is another word for chamberlains?

Pronunciation: [t͡ʃˈe͡ɪmbəlˌɪnz] (IPA)

Chamberlains are officers in medieval households who were responsible for managing the chambers or private apartments of the royal or noble family. Some of the synonyms for chamberlains include butler, steward, majordomo, household manager or head of household. A chamberlain was known to be an important and trusted member of the royal household and was responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the household, overseeing domestic staff members, and making sure that all members of the household were well taken care of. The role of a chamberlain was to ensure that the feudal lord's household was running smoothly and that the lord was well looked after.

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  • "But he has nothing on at all," said a little child at last. "Good heavens! listen to the voice of an innocent child," said the father, and one whispered to the other what the child had said. "But he has nothing on at all," cried at last the whole people. That made a deep impression upon the emperor, for it seemed to him that they were right; but he thought to himself, "Now I must bear up to the end." And the chamberlains walked with still greater dignity, as if they carried the train which did not exist.
    Hans Christian Andersen

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