HOLDER, noun One who holds or grasps in his hand, or embraces with his arms. 1. A tenant; one who holds land under another. 2. Something by which a thing is held. 3. One who owns or possesses; as a holder of stock, or shares in a joint concern. 4. In ships, one who is employed in the hold.
Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary ↗ · public-domain · returned verbatim, no AI