holden
1 Americanverb
noun
verb
Example Sentences
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Maddened almost to frenzy he would have rushed towards her, but he was firmly holden by a power superior to his own.
From The Legendary and Poetical Remains of John Roby author of 'Traditions of Lancashire', with a sketch of his literary life and character by Roby, John
It was holden early on a Sunday morning; and the strictest secrecy, as to what took place, was enjoined on all present, for secrecy was the soul of the order.
From Secret Societies of the Middle Ages by Keightley, Thomas
His world is full of Him, only men's eyes are holden that they do not know.
From The Angel of the Gila: A Tale of Arizona by Marsland, Cora
William d'Owe was accused in a Councell holden at Salisbury, to bee a complice of this Treason.
From The Lives of the III Normans, Kings of England: William the First, William the Second, Henrie the First by Hayward, John
The tenour whereof thus followeth: In the Parliament holden at Edinburgh, the 20th day of December.
From Mary Queen of Scots 1542-1587 by Various
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