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Meaning of footholder | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

In Welsh mythology, a virgin maiden tasked with holding a warrior's feet in her lap.

Examples

“One particularly difficult figure⟳ is the king's footholder, the problems with which have⟳ already been clearly delineated by McKenna.”
“After the rape of his “footholder,” the king tries to find⟳ another maiden who could be used for this purpose.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Footholds foothole footie Footing Footings footjob

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