Definitions for: Holster

[n] a sheath for a handgun; usually leather

Webster (1913) Definition: Hol"ster, n. [D. holster; skin to AS. heolstor den,
cave, fr. helan to conceal, and to Icel. hulstr case, Goth.
hulistr covering, veil, huljan to cover. [root]17. See Hele
to cover, Hell, and cf. Housing, Houss.]
A leather case for a pistol, carried by a horseman at the bow
of his saddle

See Also: sheath, shoulder holster