keeper

Definition

  • noun: a person whose job is to guard or take care of something or someone
  • noun: one that 'keeps'
  • synonyms: guardian, custodian, preserver

Examples

  • “…am I my brother's 'keeper'?” <aq>Genesis 4:9 (KJV)</aq>

  • Hold on to that boyfriend of yours—he's a 'keeper'!

  • The quarterback gained five yards on a 'keeper'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) traine to battle in the ice an the snow. Forgive me, Lor Baelish, you have a reputation as a moneylener an a brothel keeper, not a military man. You wouln't risk a single Lannister solier or a single coin from the royal treasury. What o you have to lose? A brothel keeper? An if you succee? Name me Waren of the North. I'll speak to the king this evening, have him issue a royal ecree. (..)
    2015 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken Season: 5 Episode 6