person who helps or supports another in a contest; a backer.
person who attends a pugilist in a prize battle; -- so named from the container of water of which he has got cost.
person who assists or aids another in a contest; an abettor; a backer.
A glassmaker's device for keeping the human body of a bottle while forming the neck.
A rack for keeping containers.
one that waits upon another in a prize-fight, administering refreshment, etc.; therefore, a backer; a second; a supporter, encourager, or agent in a conflict or test of any sort.
How would you define bottleholder?