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an officer who manages the household of a king; British statesman who as Prime Minister pursued a policy of appeasement toward fascist Germany (1869-1940).

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  • Then he called his chamberlain, Messer Traiano, and bade him bring five hundred golden ducats of the Camera.
  • ” Then he called his chamberlain, Messer Traiano, and bade him bring five hundred golden ducats of the Camera.
  • “His Excellency the French Ambassador,” called the chamberlain.
  • He called his chamberlain and inquired if he happened to know which mountain rose nearest to the skies.
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