"bridgekeeper" meaning in English

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Noun

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.
    Sense id: en-bridgekeeper-en-noun-sHmvUynD Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Occupations, People

Inflected forms

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