Definition of keep

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Keep (n.) A cap for retaining anything, as a journal box, in place..

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Stage :: Stag (v. t.) To watch; to dog, or keep track of..
Folio :: Folio (n.) A page of a book; (Bookkeeping) a page in an account book; sometimes, two opposite pages bearing the same serial number..
Account :: Account (n.) A registry of pecuniary transactions; a written or printed statement of business dealings or debts and credits, and also of other things subjected to a reckoning or review; as, to keep one's account at the bank..
Journalism :: Journalism (n.) The keeping of a journal or diary.
Keeper :: Keeper (n.) A ring, strap, clamp, or any device for holding an object in place; as: (a) The box on a door jamb into which the bolt of a lock protrudes, when shot. (b) A ring serving to keep another ring on the finger. (c) A loop near the buckle of a strap to receive the end of the strap..
Cofferer :: Cofferer (n.) One who keeps treasures in a coffer.
Porter :: Porter (n.) A man who has charge of a door or gate; a doorkeeper; one who waits at the door to receive messages.
Entertain :: Entertain (v. t.) To keep, hold, or maintain in the mind with favor; to keep in the mind; to harbor; to cherish; as, to entertain sentiments..
Custos :: Custos (n.) A keeper; a custodian; a superintendent.
Underkeeper :: Underkeeper (n.) A subordinate keeper or guardian.
Suppress :: Suppress (v. t.) To keep in; to restrain from utterance or vent; as, to suppress the voice; to suppress a smile..
Confine :: Confine (v. t.) To restrain within limits; to restrict; to limit; to bound; to shut up; to inclose; to keep close.
Innkeeper :: Innkeeper (n.) An innholder.
Wheremaster :: Wheremaster (n.) One keeps or procures whores for others; a pimp; a procurer.
Keep :: Keep (v. i.) To remain in any position or state; to continue; to abide; to stay; as, to keep at a distance; to keep aloft; to keep near; to keep in the house; to keep before or behind; to keep in favor; to keep out of company, or out reach..
Reservation :: Reservation (n.) The act of reserving, or keeping back; concealment, or withholding from disclosure; reserve..
Hostler :: Hostler (n.) An innkeeper. [Obs.] See Hosteler.
Contain :: Contain (v. t.) To put constraint upon; to restrain; to confine; to keep within bounds.
Time :: Time (v. i.) To keep or beat time; to proceed or move in time.
Failure :: Failure (n.) Omission; nonperformance; as, the failure to keep a promise..
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