holt

noun

ˈhōlt How to pronounce holt (audio)
archaic
: a small woods : copse

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German holz wood, Greek klados twig

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of holt was before the 12th century

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“Holt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/holt. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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ˈhōlt How to pronounce Holt (audio)
Harold Edward 1908–1967 Australian politician; prime minister (1966–67)

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Luther Emmett 1855–1924 American pediatrician
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