Holster

Origin

From Proto-Germanic, cognate with Danish hylster ("pistol case, envelope") Icelandic hulstur ("sheath"), Gothic 𐌷𐌿𐌻𐌹𐍃𐍄𐍂 (hulistr, "covering"). Compare German Halfter ("pistol case")

Full definition of holster

Noun

1. A case for carrying a tool, particularly a gun, safely and accessibly.
2. A belt with loops or slots for carrying small tools or other equipment.

Verb

1. To put something in a holster

Derived terms

• reholster

Anagrams

• hostler