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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Under-keeper, n. [e.m.E. undre-keper (1502), underkeeper (1589); Kepar(e n.] An assistant or deputy keeper. — 1684 Misc. Maitl. C. III 158.
To the under-keeper of our Palace of Holyroodhouse 1710 Douglas's Æneis Pref.
Thomas Ruddiman … under-keeper of the Advocates Library
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