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Janitor

A door-keeper; a porter; one who has the care of a public building, or a building occupied for offices, suites of rooms, etc.

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Custodian 76% connected

One who has care or custody, as of some public building; a keeper or superintendent.

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Keeper 76% connected

One who, or that which, keeps; one who, or that which, holds or has possession of anything.

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Steward 76% connected

A man employed in a large family, or on a large estate, to manage the domestic concerns, supervise other servants, collect the rents or income, keep…

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