chambress
/ˈtʃeɪmbrɪs/ /tʃeɪmˈbrɛs/noun
A woman (especially a nun) in a convent or similar establishment in charge of clothing, bedding, etc. Now historical.
Origin
Late Middle English. From chamber + -ess, probably after Middle French chambriere and (in later use) French chambrière.
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