n. (Zool.) One of a breed of cattle, originally from Schleswig-
n. A breed of dairy cattle from North Holland and Friesland; they have a black and white color to their fur.
n. [ D. holster; skin to AS. heolstor den, cave, fr. helan to conceal, and to Icel. hulstr case, Goth. hulistr covering, veil, huljan to cover. √17. See Hele to cover, Hell, and cf. Housing, Houss. ] A leather case for a pistol, carried by a horseman at the bow of his saddle, or worn on the person suspended from a belt or shoulder strap. [ 1913 Webster +PJC ]
a. Bearing holsters. Byron. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. [ See Upholsterer. ] To furnish (rooms, carriages, bedsteads, chairs, etc.) with hangings, coverings, cushions, etc.; to adorn with furnishings in cloth, velvet, silk, etc.;
n.
n. [ A substitution for older upholder, in OE., broker, tradesman, and formerly also written
Upholsterer bee. (Zool.)
n. The articles or goods supplied by upholsterers; the business or work of an upholsterer. [ 1913 Webster ]