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Etymology of the English word keeper

the English word keeper
using the English suffix -er
derived from the Proto-Germanic root *-arjaz
using the Latin suffix -arius (-ar)
derived from the English word keep
derived from the Proto-Germanic root *kap-

Derivations in English

barkeeper, casekeeper, doorkeeper, gamekeeper, gatekeeper, goalkeeper, groundkeeper, groundskeeper, innkeeper, peacekeeper, shopkeeper, storekeeper, wicketkeeper, zookeeper, hotelkeeper, greenskeeper

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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