bottleholder

bottleholder
\\ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷\ noun
1. : a rack or other device for holding bottles
2. [so called from the custom of having water held in readiness for boxers by their seconds] : one that assists or supports another : second

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • Bottleholder — Bot tle*hold er, n. 1. One who attends a pugilist in a prize fight; so called from the bottle of water of which he has charge. [1913 Webster] 2. One who assists or supports another in a contest; an abettor; a backer. [Colloq.] [1913 Webster] Lord …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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