"divided into chambers," late 14c., past-participle adjective from chamber (v.). In reference to nautilus shells, 1819.
late 14c., "to restrain, shut up as in a chamber," also "to furnish with a chamber" (implied in chambered), from chamber (n.). Related: Chambering.
updated on November 04, 2017
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