Synonyms for holder


Grammar : Noun
Spell : hohl-der
Phonetic Transcription : ˈhoʊl dər

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Définition of holder

Origin :
  • c.1400, "tenant, occupier," agent noun from hold (v.). Meaning "device for holding something" is attested from 1833.
  • noun owner
Example sentences :
  • I did not know what to make of my life because the Holder of the Heavens had not revealed himself to me.
  • Extract from : « The Trail Book » by Mary Austin
  • I had the power of a Shaman, though the Holder of the Heavens had not yet spoken to me.
  • Extract from : « The Trail Book » by Mary Austin
  • That is how it is when the Holder of the Heavens shows Himself to his children.
  • Extract from : « The Trail Book » by Mary Austin
  • Many a holder of a second mortgage has been left to hold the sack.
  • Extract from : « Dust » by Mr. and Mrs. Haldeman-Julius
  • Yes, miss, I did see 'un along with a holder gentleman unbeknownst to me.
  • Extract from : « Jan and Her Job » by L. Allen Harker
  • This was the kassab or store-keeper, the holder of a position of dignity and ease.
  • Extract from : « The Rescue » by Joseph Conrad
  • As he spoke the holder of the lantern turned down the flame.
  • Extract from : « Phil Bradley's Mountain Boys » by Silas K. Boone
  • By Mr. Holder's method we could demonstrate that we're Mayan—if that should be a source of pride to us.
  • Extract from : « The Book of the Damned » by Charles Fort
  • Mr. Holder says that he recognized familiar Mayan symbols in the inscription.
  • Extract from : « The Book of the Damned » by Charles Fort
  • "You shall come with me to the Signor Sotto-Prefetto," said his holder.
  • Extract from : « Little Novels of Italy » by Maurice Henry Hewlett

Antonyms for holder

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