gamekeeper
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
- gamekeeping noun
- undergamekeeper noun
Etymology
Origin of gamekeeper
Example Sentences
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It wasn't long before Campbell's name began to circulate locally, although most people I spoke to stopped short of casting solid accusations of murder - possibly due to the former head gamekeeper's reputation.
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The wife of former gamekeeper David Campbell has told a trial she was not aware of any grievances her husband had with the man he is accused of murdering.
From BBC
The bird was discovered injured by a gamekeeper on an estate in Stanhope, near Tweedsmuir, on 15 January.
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He said that Campbell may not have been the only gamekeeper not to be on Mr Stewart's "Christmas card list".
From BBC
The organisation said that was because gamekeepers are trying to protect their grouse, pheasants and partridge - and the profits they bring.
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