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holder

hold·er [ hṓldər ] (plural hold·ers)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. owner: somebody who owns, occupies, or is in possession of something such as property or a title
the current holder of the world title

2. container: something designed to hold another thing ( often used in combination )
a coin holder

3. finance somebody with promise of payment: somebody in possession of and legally entitled to receive payment on or to negotiate a note, bill, or check

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