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shanty-keepers

shanty-keepers is the plural of shanty-keeper.

Meaning of shanty-keeper

Noun

shanty-keeper (plural shanty-keepers)

  1. (dated, historical) One who manages, oversees, or resides in a shanty.
  2. (dated, historical) One who is responsible for maintaining temporary or seasonal lodging for workers in remote or rural environments.

Questions about shanty-keepers

What is shanty-keepers the plural of?
Shanty-keepers is the plural of shanty-keeper.

Words near shanty-keepers in the dictionary

  1. shanty boy
  2. shanty boys
  3. shanty town
  4. shanty towns
  5. shanty-keeper
  6. shanty-keepers
  7. shantyboy
  8. shantyboys
  9. shantying
  10. shantylike
  11. shantyman

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