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holder

noun hold·er \ˈhōl-dər\

: a person who holds or owns something

: a device that holds something

Full Definition of HOLDER

: a person that holds: as

a (1) : owner (2) : tenant

b : a person in possession of and legally entitled to receive payment of a bill, note, or check

: a device that holds <a cigarette holder>

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Examples of HOLDER

She is the holder of an honorary degree.
the holder of a world record

First Known Use of HOLDER

14th century

Related to HOLDER

Synonyms: proprietor, owner, possessor

Rhymes with HOLDER

boulder, folder, molder, polder, scolder, shoulder, smolder

Holder

biographical name Hol·der \ˈhōl-dər\

Definition of HOLDER

Eric (Himpton, Jr.) 1951– United States atty. gen. (2009– )

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