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Clerk

A clergyman or ecclesiastic.

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Employee 76% connected

One employed by another.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Work 76% connected

Exertion of strength or faculties; physical or intellectual effort directed to an end; industrial activity; toil; employment; sometimes, specifically…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Filer 76% connected

One who works with a file.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Plotter 76% connected

One who plots or schemes; a contriver; a conspirator; a schemer.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Settler 76% connected

One who settles, becomes fixed, established, etc.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Sorter 76% connected

One who, or that which, sorts.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Timekeeper 76% connected

A clock, watch, or other chronometer; a timepiece.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Clerical 74% connected

Of or pertaining to the clergy; suitable for the clergy.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Clerical 74% connected

Of or pertaining to the clergy; suitable for the clergy.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Clerkship 74% connected

State, quality, or business of a clerk.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Clerkship 74% connected

State, quality, or business of a clerk.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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