Underkeeper
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Underkeeper is a noun meaning (obsolete) A subordinate keeper or guardian.
Meaning
(obsolete) A subordinate keeper or guardian.
Example Sentences
By the letter of the judges of the circuit court of the United States, held at Boston in June last, and the inclosed application of the underkeeper of the jail at that place, of which copies are herewith transmitted, Congress will perceive the necessity of making a suitable provision for the maintenance of prisoners committed to the jails of the several States under the authority of the United States.
Word Forms
- underkeepers
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include underkeep, undergamekeeper, keepership, custode, underguardian, underjailer.
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