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holder

[ hohl-der ]

noun

  1. something that holds hold or secures:

    a pencil holder.

  2. a person who has the ownership, possession, or use of something; owner; tenant.
  3. Law. a person who has the legal right to enforce a negotiable instrument.


holder

/ ˈəʊə /

noun

  1. a person or thing that holds
    1. a person, such as an owner, who has possession or control of something
    2. ( in combination )

      householder

  2. law a person who has possession of a bill of exchange, cheque, or promissory note that he is legally entitled to enforce
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈDZˌ󾱱, noun
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • DZİ·󾱱 noun
  • ·DZİ noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of holder1

First recorded in 1300–50, holder is from the Middle English word haldere. See hold 1, -er 1
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"These women are the backbone of trade across China," says one stall holder, who is originally from Iran and is giving private lessons to an eager student.

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Southwest credit card holders will be able to select their seats regardless of the bundle they purchase and also receive early boarding and a free checked bag, the airline said.

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She is now the holder of two Guinness world records - becoming the fastest woman to run the length of Ireland, last year.

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Some City fans are planning further protests during the Premier League game against Wolves at Etihad Stadium on Friday over what they say is the club's refusal to increase the number of season-ticket holders.

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Japan, a staunch American ally, is the only non-US holder to own more than that.

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