KEELER

Proper noun

Keeler

A surname.

A census-designated place in Inyo County, California, United States.

Etymology

Noun

keeler (plural keelers)

(historical) One employed in managing a Newcastle keel, or coal boat.

A small or shallow tub.

Synonyms

• (one who manages a coal boat): keelman

Source: Wiktionary


Keel"er, n. Etym: [See 3d Keel.]

1. One employed in managing a Newcastle keel; -- called also keelman.

2. A small or shallow tub; esp., one used for holding materials for calking ships, or one used for washing dishes, etc.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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