I. noun
or holme ˈhōm also ōlm
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English holm, from Old Norse hōlmr small island; akin to Old English holm sea, Old Saxon holm hill, Old English hyll hill — more at hill
1. Britain : a small island in a river or lake or near the mainland — often used in place names
2. chiefly Britain : low flat land near a river : bottoms
II. noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English, alteration of holen holly, from Old English — more at holly
: holm oak