Anchorsmith

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A maker of anchors.

    "The natural strength of the muscles may be either increased or diminished by exercise; for we perceive the legs of a porter, and the arms of an anchorsmith, are stronger by use."

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"The natural strength of the muscles may be either increased or diminished by exercise; for we perceive the legs of a porter, and the arms of an anchorsmith, are stronger by use."

Etymology

From anchor + smith. Compare the Middle English surname Ankersmith.

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