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holster

hol·ster [ hṓlstər ] (plural hol·sters)


noun 
Definition:
 
gun holder: a holder for a pistol, usually worn on the hip or shoulder

[Mid-17th century. Probably < Dutch< Indo-European, "to cover"]

hol·ster transitive verb
hol·stered adjective
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