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keyholder

|key/hold/er|

B2

🇺🇸

/ˈkiːˌhoʊldər/

🇬🇧

/ˈkiːˌhəʊldə/

responsible key manager

Etymology
Etymology Information

'keyholder' originates from Middle English, combining 'key' from Old English 'cæg' meaning 'key' and 'holder' from Old English 'healdan' meaning 'to hold.'

Historical Evolution

'cæghealdan' transformed into the modern English word 'keyholder.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'one who holds keys,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person who has the responsibility of holding and managing keys, often for a building or organization.

The keyholder is responsible for opening the store every morning.

Synonyms

custodiancaretaker

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45