chamberlain

Example Sentences

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Akihito, a lonely child raised by chamberlains and nursemaids since age 3, had spent the final year of the war outside the city to escape the Allied bombing.

From New York Times

The chamberlains of the Imperial Household Agency had orchestrated Ms. Owada’s invitation to the reception after noticing she was one of three women to pass Japan’s notoriously tough foreign service exam that year.

From New York Times

In the evening, he will end his reign with the symbolic return of the “three sacred treasures” – a sword, a mirror and a jewel – that will be brought into the room by imperial chamberlains.

From The Guardian

Imperial chamberlains will carry state and privy seals into the room along with two of Japan’s “Three Sacred Treasures” - a sword and a jewel - which together with a mirror are symbols of the throne.

From Reuters

Luna, on the other hand, struggled with drama among her classmates and with finding boys to participate in her chamberlain, or court.

From Los Angeles Times