n. [ D. stadhouder; stad a city, a town + houder a holder. ] Formerly, the chief magistrate of the United Provinces of Holland; also, the governor or lieutenant governor of a province. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The holder of a stake; one with whom the bets are deposited when a wager is laid. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The holder of a stake; one with whom the bets are deposited when a wager is laid. [ 1913 Webster ]