Masculine
houvast
- (masculine, neuter, no-diminutive) grip, grasp
- (masculine, neuter, no-diminutive) something to hold onto (physically or emotionally), support, solace
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈɦɑu̯vɑst/
Etymology
In summary
From houd vast, the imperative of vasthouden (“to hold tight onto”). Compare English holdfast.
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