Index of English words, starting with "ho"

(1) - Holster (n.) A leather case for a pistol, carried by a horseman at the bow of his saddle.

(1) - Holt (n.) A deep hole in a river where there is protection for fish; also, a cover, a hole, or hiding place.
(2) - Holt (n.) A piece of woodland; especially, a woody hill.
(3) - Holt () 3d pers. sing. pres. of Hold, contr. from holdeth.

(1) - Holy (superl.) Spiritually whole or sound; of unimpaired innocence and virtue; free from sinful affections; pure in heart; godly; pious; irreproachable; guiltless; acceptable to God.
(2) - Holy (superl.) Set apart to the service or worship of God; hallowed; sacred; reserved from profane or common use; holy vessels; a holy priesthood.

(1) - Holystone (v. t.) To scrub with a holystone, as the deck of a vessel.
(2) - Holystone (n.) A stone used by seamen for scrubbing the decks of ships.