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Definition of keep

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Keep (v. i.) To remain in any position or state; to continue; to abide; to stay; as, to keep at a distance; to keep aloft; to keep near; to keep in the house; to keep before or behind; to keep in favor; to keep out of company, or out reach..

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Underkeep :: Underkeep (v. t.) To keep under, or in subjection; to suppress..

Crimp :: Crimp (n.) A keeper of a low lodging house where sailors and emigrants are entrapped and fleeced.

Custodian :: Custodian (n.) One who has care or custody, as of some public building; a keeper or superintendent..

Crumbcloth :: Crumbcloth (n.) A cloth to be laid under a dining table to receive falling fragments, and keep the carpet or floor clean..

Lock :: Lock (n.) A device for keeping a wheel from turning.

Cuttoo Plate :: Cuttoo plate () A hood over the end of a wagon wheel hub to keep dirt away from the axle.

Home-keeping :: Home-keeping (n.) A staying at home.

Poinder :: Poinder (n.) The keeper of a cattle pound; a pinder.

Warren :: Warren (n.) A place for keeping flash, in a river..

Temper :: Temper (n.) Calmness of mind; moderation; equanimity; composure; as, to keep one's temper..

Incubation :: Incubation (n.) A sitting on eggs for the purpose of hatching young; a brooding on, or keeping warm, (eggs) to develop the life within, by any process..

Coast :: Coast (n.) To draw or keep near; to approach.

Shoppish :: Shoppish (a.) Having the appearance or qualities of a shopkeeper, or shopman..

Hostler :: Hostler (n.) The person who has the care of horses at an inn or stable; hence, any one who takes care of horses; a groom; -- so called because the innkeeper formerly attended to this duty in person..

Close :: Close (v. t.) Disposed to keep secrets; secretive; reticent.

Keep :: Keep (v. t.) To have in one's service; to have and maintain, as an assistant, a servant, a mistress, a horse, etc..

Housekeeper :: Housekeeper (n.) One who does, or oversees, the work of keeping house; as, his wife is a good housekeeper; often, a woman hired to superintend the servants of a household and manage the ordinary domestic affairs..

Keep :: Keep (v. i.) To reside for a time; to lodge; to dwell.

Open :: Open (a.) Not settled or adjusted; not decided or determined; not closed or withdrawn from consideration; as, an open account; an open question; to keep an offer or opportunity open..

Housekeeper :: Housekeeper (n.) One who exercises hospitality, or has a plentiful and hospitable household..