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shopkeeper

noun shop·keep·er \ˈshäp-ˌkē-pər\

: someone who owns or manages a shop or store

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:  storekeeper 2
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First Known Use of SHOPKEEPER

1530

Rhymes with SHOPKEEPER

beekeeper, bookkeeper, crowkeeper, doorkeeper, gamekeeper, gatekeeper, goalkeeper, greenkeeper, grim reaper, groundskeeper, housekeeper, innkeeper, lockkeeper, minesweeper, peacekeeper, scorekeeper, spring peeper, stockkeeper, storekeeper, timekeeper, zookeeper
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shopkeeper

noun shop·keep·er \ˈshäp-ˌkē-pər\

Definition of SHOPKEEPER for Kids

:  storekeeper 1

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