Foothold

Meaning

Noun

●

In Climbing:

A

with the feet.

●

A

from which it is

to be dislodged.

●

In Military:

Airhead,

,

, lodgement.

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Origin

foothold

English

foot

English

hold

English

hold

Middle English (1100-1500)

hold

Old English (ca. 450-1100)

holden

Middle English (1100-1500)

healdan

Old English (ca. 450-1100)

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