Thar's the "bug" an' the "foot-move" an' the "sleeve holdout" an' dozens of kindred schemes for playin' a cold hand.
"Wolfville Nights"
Alfred Lewis
It's four to one this afflicted sharp is workin' a holdout.
"Wolfville Nights"
Alfred Lewis
The confederates gave promises of assistance to the beleaguered citizens, Orange privately encouraged them to holdout in their legitimate refusal.
"The Rise of the Dutch Republic, Volume II.(of III) 1566-74"
John Lothrop Motley Last Updated: January 25, 2009