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Webster 1913 Edition


Foothold

Foot′holdˊ

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Noun.
A holding with the feet; firm standing; that on which one may tread or rest securely; footing.
L’Estrange.

Webster 1828 Edition


Foothold

FOOT'HOLD

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Noun.
That which sustains the feet firmly and prevents them from slipping of moving; that on which one may tread or rest securely.