Definition of anker Anker

/æˈŋkɚ/ - [angker] -

We found 4 definitions of anker from 4 different sources.

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What does anker mean?

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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • anker (n.)
    A liquid measure in various countries of Europe. The Dutch anker, formerly also used in England, contained about 10 of the old wine gallons, or 8/ imperial gallons.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • anker
    angk′ėr, n. a liquid measure used in Northern Europe, formerly in England, varying considerably—that of Rotterdam having a capacity of 10 old wine gallons, or 8⅓ imperial gallons. [Dut.]

Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book ⛵

  • anker
    An anker of brandy contains ten gallons. The kegs in which Hollands is mostly exported are ankers and half-ankers.

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