Definition of keeper

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Keeper (n.) A ring, strap, clamp, or any device for holding an object in place; as: (a) The box on a door jamb into which the bolt of a lock protrudes, when shot. (b) A ring serving to keep another ring on the finger. (c) A loop near the buckle of a strap to receive the end of the strap..

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Cashier :: Cashier (n.) One who has charge of money; a cash keeper; the officer who has charge of the payments and receipts (moneys, checks, notes), of a bank or a mercantile company..
Gaoler :: Gaoler (n.) The keeper of a jail. See Jailer.
Chronometer :: Chronometer (n.) A portable timekeeper, with a heavy compensation balance, and usually beating half seconds; -- intended to keep time with great accuracy for use an astronomical observations, in determining longitude, etc..
Timekeeper :: Timekeeper (n.) A clock, watch, or other chronometer; a timepiece..
Keeper :: Keeper (n.) One who, or that which, keeps; one who, or that which, holds or has possession of anything..
Vacher :: Vacher (n.) A keeper of stock or cattle; a herdsman.
Feuterer :: Feuterer (n.) A dog keeper.
Publican :: Publican (n.) The keeper of an inn or public house; one licensed to retail beer, spirits, or wine..
Rangership :: Rangership (n.) The office of the keeper of a forest or park.
Economy :: Economy (n.) Thrifty and frugal housekeeping; management without loss or waste; frugality in expenditure; prudence and disposition to save; as, a housekeeper accustomed to economy but not to parsimony..
Wardship :: Wardship (n.) The office of a ward or keeper; care and protection of a ward; guardianship; right of guardianship.
Hostess :: Hostess (n.) A woman who entertains guests for compensation; a female innkeeper.
Bridge-ward :: Bridge-ward (n.) A bridge keeper; a warden or a guard for a bridge.
Shopman :: Shopman (n.) A shopkeeper; a retailer.
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..
Tradesman :: Tradesman (n.) One who trades; a shopkeeper.
Bordeller :: Bordeller (n.) A keeper or a frequenter of a brothel.
Archivist :: Archivist (n.) A keeper of archives or records.
Registrar :: Registrar (n.) One who registers; a recorder; a keeper of records; as, a registrar of births, deaths, and marriages. See Register, n., 3..
Warrener :: Warrener (n.) The keeper of a warren.
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