1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Hold.

2. (n.) The act or state of sustaining, grasping, or retaining.

3. (n.) A tenure; a farm or other estate held of another.

4. (n.) That which holds, binds, or influences.

5. (n.) The burden or chorus of a song.

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