gamekeeper
noun
game·keep·er
ˈgām-ˌkē-pər 
: a person in charge of the breeding and protection of game animals or birds on a private preserve
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British comedian Nick Frost, who is best known for his Three Flavours Cornetto Trilogy films like Shaun of the Dead with longtime friend and collaborator Simon Pegg, is taking on the beloved part of gamekeeper Rubeus Hagrid.
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Rachel McRady, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Nick Frost will be taking up the role of Rubeus Hagrid, the half-giant gamekeeper and groundskeeper at Hogwarts.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
In the first map of the game, Henry comes across a drunk gamekeeper while trying to find his dog.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, Emmy-winning Ted Lasso fan favorite Brett Goldstein has been rumored for the role of Hogwarts’ gamekeeper Rubeus Hagrid originated by Robbie Coltrane.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
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Rachel McRady, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Nick Frost will be taking up the role of Rubeus Hagrid, the half-giant gamekeeper and groundskeeper at Hogwarts.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
In the first map of the game, Henry comes across a drunk gamekeeper while trying to find his dog.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, Emmy-winning Ted Lasso fan favorite Brett Goldstein has been rumored for the role of Hogwarts’ gamekeeper Rubeus Hagrid originated by Robbie Coltrane.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Gamekeeper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gamekeeper. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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gamekeeper
noun
game·keep·er
ˈgām-ˌkē-pər
: a person in charge of the breeding and protection of game animals or birds on private land
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