English Explanatory Dictionary

Harold Holt

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A sudden departure.
  2. Salt.

Word forms

Harold Holt Harold Holts

Etymology

From both the fact that "Holt" rhymes with "bolt" and that Harold Holt (Australia's 17th Prime Minister) died in office after disappearing after a swim. As "Holt" also rhymes with "salt", the term has also been used to refer to salt, but this usage is less common.

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