Anker
noun
noun ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A measure of wine or spirit equal to 10 gallons; a barrel of this capacity. obsolete
"And if your honour ſhould want a ſmall parcel of fine tea, or a few anchors of right Nantz, I'll be bound you ſhall be furniſhed to your heart's content."
Example
More examples"And if your honour ſhould want a ſmall parcel of fine tea, or a few anchors of right Nantz, I'll be bound you ſhall be furniſhed to your heart's content."
Etymology
From Dutch anker. Doublet of anchor and ancora.
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