holte

Afrikaans

/ˈɦɔl.tə/

noun
Definitions
  • A foothold.
  • A cavity, a hole, a hollow.

Etymology

Inherited from Dutch, Flemish holte (cavity, hollowness) suf from Afrikaans hol (hollow) derived from English foothold.

Origin

English

foothold

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