Definition of keep

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Keep (v. t.) To preserve from discovery or publicity; not to communicate, reveal, or betray, as a secret..

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Abreast :: Abreast (adv.) Up to a certain level or line; equally advanced; as, to keep abreast of [or with] the present state of science..
Chronometer :: Chronometer (n.) An instrument for measuring time; a timekeeper.
Saddle :: Saddle (n.) A padded part of a harness which is worn on a horse's back, being fastened in place with a girth. It serves various purposes, as to keep the breeching in place, carry guides for the reins, etc..
Long-stop :: Long-stop (n.) One who is set to stop balls which pass the wicket keeper.
Summer-fallow :: Summer (v. t.) To keep or carry through the summer; to feed during the summer; as, to summer stock..
Commit :: Commit (v. t.) To give in trust; to put into charge or keeping; to intrust; to consign; -- used with to, unto..
Feriation :: Feriation (n.) The act of keeping holiday; cessation from work.
Warden :: Warden (n.) A keeper; a guardian; a watchman.
Flabellation :: Flabellation (n.) The act of keeping fractured limbs cool by the use of a fan or some other contrivance.
Bursar :: Bursar (n.) A treasurer, or cash keeper; a purser; as, the bursar of a college, or of a monastery..
Cure :: Cure (v. t.) To prepare for preservation or permanent keeping; to preserve, as by drying, salting, etc.; as, to cure beef or fish; to cure hay..
Apron :: Apron (n.) An article of dress, of cloth, leather, or other stuff, worn on the fore part of the body, to keep the clothes clean, to defend them from injury, or as a covering. It is commonly tied at the waist by strings..
Keep :: Keep (v. t.) To care; to desire.
Keep :: Keep (v. t.) To continue in, as a course or mode of action; not to intermit or fall from; to hold to; to maintain; as, to keep silence; to keep one's word; to keep possession..
Crampoons :: Crampoons (n.) Iron instruments with sharp points, worn on the shoes to assist in gaining or keeping a foothold..
Keep :: Keep (n.) The state of being kept; hence, the resulting condition; case; as, to be in good keep..
Wheremaster :: Wheremaster (n.) One keeps or procures whores for others; a pimp; a procurer.
Under :: Under (adv.) In a lower, subject, or subordinate condition; in subjection; -- used chiefly in a few idiomatic phrases; as, to bring under, to reduce to subjection; to subdue; to keep under, to keep in subjection; to control; to go under, to be unsuccessful; to fail..
Preserve :: Preserve (v. t.) To maintain throughout; to keep intact; as, to preserve appearances; to preserve silence..
Lodge :: Lodge (n.) A small dwelling house, as for a gamekeeper or gatekeeper of an estate..
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