holdings

[hohl-ding]

hold·ing

[hohl-ding]
noun
1.
the act of a person or thing that holds.
2.
a section of land leased or otherwise tenanted, especially for agricultural purposes.
3.
a company owned by a holding company.
4.
Often, holdings. legally owned property, especially stocks, bonds, or real estate.
5.
holdings, Library Science. the entire collection of books, periodicals, and other materials in a library.
EXPAND
6.
Sports. the illegal obstruction of an opponent, as in football, basketball, or ice hockey, by use of the hands, arms, or stick.
COLLAPSE

Origin:
1175–1225; Middle English holding. See hold1, -ing1

pre·hold·ing, noun
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Holdings is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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