alekeeper

Etymology

From ale + keeper.

alekeeper means an alehouse-keeper, a person who operates an alehouse; a tavernkeeper, an alekeep. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 88 out of 100.

noun

An alehouse-keeper, a person who operates an alehouse; a tavernkeeper, an alekeep.“But that Friday morning there was an air of intensity about them that made her rein in Melissa and dismount. They were so engrossed in their discussion that they hadn't seen her ride up, until the alekeeper's wife, Biddy Tomkins, turned round ...”