copyholder

[ kop-ee-hohl-der ]

noun

1. a person or thing that holds copy.
2. a device for holding copy in its place, as on a printer's frame or on a typewriter.
3. a proofreader's assistant who reads copy aloud or follows it while proof is read for the detection of deviations from it in proof.
4. a person who holds an estate in copyhold.

copyholder

/ ˈkɒpɪˌhəʊldə /

noun

1. printing one who reads aloud from the copy as the proof corrector follows the reading in the proof
2. printing a device that holds copy in place for the compositor
3. law (formerly) a person who held land by copyhold tenure

Word History and Origins

Origin of copyholder¹

1425–75; late Middle English. See copyhold, -er ¹

Example Sentences

A full workstation evaluation should include the desk and chair, any footrests and copyholders, cables, lighting, eye tests, work breaks, and training.

From The Guardian

The copyholders of these manors are sometimes called tenants in ancient demesne, and land held in this tenure is said to pass by surrender and admittance.

From Project Gutenberg

A special custom is required to entitle the wife of a copyholder to any interest in her husband’s lands on his death intestate.

From Project Gutenberg

And if a precedent is asked for the particular remedy proposed, the Acts enabling any copyholder to enfranchise his holding should be consulted.

From Project Gutenberg

High-Pockets also had organized the proofreaders and copyholders, and they were reading in the past also, and sending us proofs in the present.

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