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 m (uncountable)
- grip, grasp
- something to hold onto (physically or emotionally), support, solace