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anker/anchor

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anker/anchor 
1673, "liquid measure," that of Rotterdam, once used in England, from Du., related to Ger. Anker, Swed. ankare, M.L. anceria "keg, vat," of unknown origin. It equaled 10 old wine or 8.5 imperial gallons.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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