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/ˈhɒlstə(ɹ)/ · noun
A case for carrying a tool, particularly a gun, safely and accessibly..
Goring, like himself, had sprang forwards, first snatching a pistol from his holsters, and discharging it at him who seemed to be the chief of the party,—the man reeled and fell; but his fall was instantly avenged.
Marion Wheeler took the seat, brushing the hem of her suit jacket aside to reveal a concealed holster. "You do know I carry a gun?"
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Holster means A case for carrying a tool, particularly a gun, safely and accessibly..
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Goring, like himself, had sprang forwards, first snatching a pistol from his holsters, and discharging it at him who seemed to be the chief of the party,—the man reeled and fell; but his fall was instantly avenged.
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