First Known Use: 1663
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holster
noun hol·ster \ˈhōl-stər\
: a leather case that you wear on your body and that holds a small gun
Full Definition of HOLSTER
: a leather or fabric case for carrying a firearm on the person (as on the hip or chest), on a saddle, or in a vehicle; broadly : a case for carrying a usually small item on the person <a knife holster> <a heart monitor carried in a hip holster>
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Origin of HOLSTER
Dutch; akin to Old English heolstor cover, helan to conceal — more at hell
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holster
noun hol·ster \ˈhōl-stər\
Definition of HOLSTER for Kids
: a usually leather case in which a pistol is carried or worn
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