Definition of keep

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Keep (n.) The state of being kept; hence, the resulting condition; case; as, to be in good keep..

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Bearward :: Bearward (n.) A keeper of bears. See Bearherd.
Baby Farming :: Baby farming () The business of keeping a baby farm.
Timekeeper :: Timekeeper (n.) One who marks the time in musical performances.
Scotale :: Scotale (n.) The keeping of an alehouse by an officer of a forest, and drawing people to spend their money for liquor, for fear of his displeasure..
Outkeeper :: Outkeeper (n.) An attachment to a surveyor's compass for keeping tally in chaining.
Keep :: Keep (n.) That which keeps or protects; a stronghold; a fortress; a castle; specifically, the strongest and securest part of a castle, often used as a place of residence by the lord of the castle, especially during a siege; the donjon. See Illust. of Castle..
Stent :: Stent (v. t.) To keep within limits; to restrain; to cause to stop, or cease; to stint..
Souvenir :: Souvenir (n.) That which serves as a reminder; a remembrancer; a memento; a keepsake.
Comb :: Comb (n.) An instrument with teeth, for straightening, cleansing, and adjusting the hair, or for keeping it in place..
Coop :: Coop (n.) An inclosure for keeping small animals; a pen; especially, a grated box for confining poultry..
Vivarium :: Vivarium (n.) A place artificially arranged for keeping or raising living animals, as a park, a pond, an aquarium, a warren, etc..
Bite :: Bite (v. i.) To take or keep a firm hold; as, the anchor bites..
Open :: Open (a.) Free; disengaged; unappropriated; as, to keep a day open for any purpose; to be open for an engagement..
Shoppish :: Shoppish (a.) Having the appearance or qualities of a shopkeeper, or shopman..
Obtain :: Obtain (v. t.) To hold; to keep; to possess.
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..
Tallier :: Tallier (n.) One who keeps tally.
Shopkeeper :: Shopkeeper (n.) A trader who sells goods in a shop, or by retail; -- in distinction from one who sells by wholesale..
Stopple :: Stopping-out (n.) A method adopted in etching, to keep the acid from those parts which are already sufficiently corroded, by applying varnish or other covering matter with a brush, but allowing the acid to act on the other parts..
Silent :: Silent (a.) Keeping at rest; inactive; calm; undisturbed; as, the wind is silent..
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