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Gamekeeper

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

A person employed to maintain the game for hunting and all associated materials and effects..

Example Sentences

The "D.N.B." wrote of one Railway Member that "he made himself personally acquainted with the working of the new systems of railroads, and with more foresight than his neighbours, he welcomed railways on his estate when other landowners were ordering their gamekeepers to warn off the surveyors or to put an end to their operations by force."

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What does gamekeeper mean?

Gamekeeper means A person employed to maintain the game for hunting and all associated materials and effects..

What is a synonym for gamekeeper?

Common synonyms include game warden.

What is the opposite of gamekeeper?

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How do you use gamekeeper in a sentence?

The "D.N.B." wrote of one Railway Member that "he made himself personally acquainted with the working of the new systems of railroads, and with more foresight than his neighbours, he welcomed railways on his estate when other landowners were ordering their gamekeepers to warn off the surveyors or to put an end to their operations by force."

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