1. held or grasped; kept in one's possession or control
Usage: archaic or poetic past participle of 'hold'

1. past participle of hold; to have or keep in one's grasp or possession
Usage: archaic or dialectal form; modern standard is 'held'

Examples

• He holden the rope tightly as he climbed the mountain.
• The treasure was holden in a secret vault for centuries.
• She holden her breath in anticipation.
• The castle was holden by the king's forces.
• They holden fast to their beliefs despite opposition.
• The document was holden as evidence in the trial.