chamberlain : Idioms & Phrases
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arthur neville chamberlain
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noun British statesman who as Prime Minister pursued a policy of appeasement toward fascist Germany (1869-1940)
Arthur Neville Chamberlain; Chamberlain.
WordNet
neville chamberlain
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noun British statesman who as Prime Minister pursued a policy of appeasement toward fascist Germany (1869-1940)
Arthur Neville Chamberlain; Chamberlain.
WordNet
The lord chamberlain of England
- an officer of the crown, who waits upon the sovereign on the day of coronation, and provides requisites for the palace of Westminster, and for the House of Lords during the session of Parliament. Under him are the gentleman of the black rod and other officers. His office is distinct from that of the lord chamberlain of the Household, whose functions relate to the royal housekeeping.
Webster 1913
Vice chamberlain
- an officer in court next in rank to the lord chamberlain. Eng.