Handholder
noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 One who holds hands (with someone else).
"We were never handholders. We were always withdrawn and alone, unlike Italians, Poles, Jews, and other friends I had who were fresh and spontaneous in their affection."
- 2 Someone or something that provides reassurance and/or assistance for doing something difficult.
"In the meantime, Bouchard will continue to play his role as handholder and benefactor to his province and peacemaker for the country."
Example
More examples"We were never handholders. We were always withdrawn and alone, unlike Italians, Poles, Jews, and other friends I had who were fresh and spontaneous in their affection."
Etymology
From hand + holder.
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