"keymaker" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: keymakers [plural]
Etymology: From Middle English kay maker, equivalent to key + maker. Etymology templates: {{inh|en|enm|kay maker}} Middle English kay maker, {{af|en|key|maker}} key + maker Head templates: {{en-noun}} keymaker (plural keymakers)
  1. One who makes keys. Categories (topical): Occupations Synonyms: key-maker, key maker
    Sense id: en-keymaker-en-noun-7ex6-H2N Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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