"boxkeeper" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: boxkeepers [plural]
Etymology: From box + keeper. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|box|keeper}} box + keeper Head templates: {{en-noun}} boxkeeper (plural boxkeepers)
  1. (now historical) A theatre attendant in charge of the boxes. Tags: historical Categories (topical): Occupations, People
    Sense id: en-boxkeeper-en-noun-L1707bEG Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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