doorkeepers
|door-keep-ers|
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/ˈdɔːrˌkiːpərz/
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/ˈdɔːˌkiːpəz/
(doorkeeper)
entrance guardian
Etymology
Etymology Information
'doorkeeper' originates from Middle English, specifically the words 'dor' meaning 'door' and 'keper' meaning 'keeper'.
Historical Evolution
'doorkeeper' changed from the Middle English word 'dor keper' and eventually became the modern English word 'doorkeeper'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'one who keeps the door', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who guards or controls the entrance to a building.
The doorkeepers ensured that only invited guests entered the venue.
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Last updated: 2025/05/18 22:10