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keeler en · NOUN · etymology 1
Pronunciation
- /ˈkiːlə/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈkilɚ/ (General-American)
Etymology
From Middle English keler, equivalent to keel (noun) + -er.
Meanings
-
One who works on a barge or keel.
-
(historical) One employed in managing a Newcastle keel, or coal boat.
Forms
Synonyms
keelman
keeler en · NOUN · etymology 2
Pronunciation
- /ˈkiːlə/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˈkilɚ/ (General-American)
Etymology
From Middle English kelere, kelare (“a vessel for cooling liquids, a tub”, literally “a cooler”), equivalent to keel (“to cool”) + -er.
Meanings
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(archaic) A small or shallow tub.
a keeler of water/butter/eggs
Forms
Deriveds
keeler-tub · keelerful
Synonyms
keelfat