handhold

English

noun
Definitions
  • A projection that one may hold onto for support

Etymology

Compound from English hand (style of penmanship, handwriting) + 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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