holt

noun

ˈhōlt 

archaic

: a small woods : copse

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English; akin to Old High German holz wood, Greek klados twig

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Biographical Definition

Holt 1 of 2

biographical name (1)

ˈhōlt 

Harold Edward 1908–1967 Australian politician; prime minister (1966–67)

Holt

2 of 2

biographical name (2)

Luther Emmett 1855–1924 American pediatrician