casekeeper

casekeeper
\\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷\ noun
Etymology: case (II) + keeper
1. : casebox
2. : the person in charge of the casebox

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/kays"kee'peuhr/, n. Faro.
the person who records in the casebox a tally of cards as they appear in the box.
[1865-70; CASE2 + KEEPER]

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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