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Groom-porterThe Groom-Porter was a title granted by the king of England to the official in charge of organizing gambling in the Tudor court. Later, he also regulated English gaming halls. Eventually, the term became used for the owner, or operator of a gaming hall. The title originally may also refer to the keeper of the king's furnishings in his bedchamber. It was position in the royal household, and therefore had certain privledges associated with it. See Also
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