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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun Strong personal support and reassurance, especially to alleviate tension and anxiety.

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  • noun The holding of hands.
  • noun Strong personal support or reassurance.
  • adjective Holding hands.
  • adjective by extension, of a couple Deeply and ostentatiously in love.

Etymologies

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hand +‎ holding

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