keeper
One who keeps (retains) something.
Example
“Finders keepers; losers weepers.”
Other meanings
One who remains or keeps in a place or position.
A fruit or vegetable that keeps (remains good) for some time without spoiling.
Word history
From Middle English "kepere".
Where this comes from
This definition is adapted from “keeper” on Wiktionary, by its contributors, published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.