holder

English

/ˈhəʊldə/, /ˈhoʊɫdɚ/

noun
Definitions
  • A thing that holds.
  • A person who temporarily or permanently possesses something.
  • (nautical) One who is employed in the hold of a vessel.
  • (sports) The defending champion.

Etymology

Affix from English hold (game won by the server, hold an opinion, deem).

Origin

English

hold

Gloss

game won by the server, hold an opinion, deem

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