Emily Dickinson Lexicon — UP-HOLD'ER

Definition for UP-HOLD'ER

UP-HOLD'UP-HOL'STER-ER

UP-HOLD'ER, n.

One that upholds; a supporter; a defender; a sustainer. Swift. Hale.
An undertaker; one who provides for funerals. Gay.

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