Alekeeper

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    An alehouse-keeper, a person who operates an alehouse; a tavernkeeper, an alekeep.

    "But that Friday morning there was an air of intensity about them that made her rein in Melissa and dismount. They were so engrossed in their discussion that they hadn't seen her ride up, until the alekeeper's wife, Biddy Tomkins, turned round ..."

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alehouse keeperpublican

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"But that Friday morning there was an air of intensity about them that made her rein in Melissa and dismount. They were so engrossed in their discussion that they hadn't seen her ride up, until the alekeeper's wife, Biddy Tomkins, turned round ..."

Etymology

From ale + keeper.

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