"bridgekeeper" meaning in All languages combined

See bridgekeeper on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: bridgekeepers [plural]
Etymology: From bridge + keeper. Etymology templates: {{com|en|bridge|keeper}} bridge + keeper Head templates: {{en-noun}} bridgekeeper (plural bridgekeepers)
  1. One who guards (or keeps) a bridge. Categories (topical): Occupations, People
    Sense id: en-bridgekeeper-en-noun-sHmvUynD Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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          "name": "Occupations",
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            "Human",
            "Human activity",
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          "ref": "2014, Alisha Nurse, The Return of the Key:",
          "text": "She wasn't aware that she was gawking with her mouth open until the bridgekeeper extended a hand, palm up, and waited in silence.",
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          "bridge",
          "bridge"
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