houvast

See also: hou vast

Dutch

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɦɑu̯vɑst/
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Noun

houvast n or m (plural houvasten, no diminutive)

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