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To hold, to retain possession.(noun) - A strong tower or hold In the middle of any castle or fortification, wherein the besieged make their last efforts of defense, was formerly, In England, called a "keep;" and the inner pile within the castle of Dover, erected by King Henry II. about the year 1153, was termed the "King's Keep;" so at Windsor, etc. It seems to be something of … [Read more...]
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In old Scotch law. Certain officers of courts. See CLAVES CURIAS. … [Read more...]
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In English ecclesiastical law. Rural chapters, or conventions of the rural deans and parochial clergy, which were formerly held on the calends of every month; hence the name, vparoch. Antiq. 604. … [Read more...]
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A custodian, manager, or superintendent; one who has the care, custody, or management of any thing or place. Schultz v. State, 32 Ghlo St. 281; State v. Rosum, 8 N. D. 548, 80 N. W. 481; Fishell v. Morris, 57 Conn. 547, 18 Atl. 717, 6 L. R. A. 82; McCoy v. Zane, 65 Mo. 15; Stevens v. People, 67 111. 590. keeper of the Forest. In old English law. An officer (called also chief … [Read more...]
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A guardian, warden, or keeper. Mon. Angl torn. 2, p. 71. … [Read more...]