bottleholder

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bottleholder, n.

One who attends a pugilist in a prize fight; -- so called from the bottle of water of which he has charge. [1913 Webster]
One who assists or supports another in a contest; an abettor; a backer. [1913 Webster]
"Lord Palmerston considered himself the bottleholder of oppressed states." [1913 Webster]

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