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houvast

houvast

See also: hou vast

Dutch

Noun

houvast m ‎(uncountable)

  1. grip, grasp
  2. something to hold onto (physically or emotionally), support, solace

Etymology

From houd vast, the imperative of vasthouden ‎(“to hold tight onto”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɦɑu̯vɑst/

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