HOLDE

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From Bouvier's Law Dictionary, Revised 6th Ed (1856) [bouvier]:

  HOLDER. The holder of a bill of exchange is the person who is legally in the 
  possession of it, either by endorsement or delivery, or both, and entitled 
  to receive payment either from the drawee or acceptor, and is considered as 
  an assignee. 4 Dall. 53. And one who endorses a promissory note for 
  collection, as an agent, will be considered the holder for the purpose of 
  transmitting notices. 2 Hall, R. 112; 6 How. U. S. 248; 20 John. 372. Vide 


  Bill of Exchange.