Masculine

Steigbügelhalter

Meaning

  1. (derogatory, figuratively, masculine, strong) backer, someone who helps another person or movement to attain power
  2. (historical, masculine, strong) a person with the dedicated task of assisting a rider in mounting their horse

Etymology

Steigbügel (“stirrup”) + Halter (“holder”)

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