casekeeper

English

noun
Definitions
  • (card games) An employee at a gambling establishment who assists the players and prevents dealer cheating by counting cards using an abacus-like device with counters on spindles.

Etymology

Compound from English case + English keeper.

Origin

English

keeper

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