anker

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Definition of anker in English English dictionary

a measure of wine or spirit equal to 10 gallons; a barrel of this capacity

{n} a vessel containing nine or ten gallons

A liquid measure in various countries of Europe

{i} European liquid measure (8 1/2 imperial gallons)

The Dutch anker, formerly also used in England, contained about 10 of the old wine gallons, or 8½ imperial gallons

Turkish pronunciation

ängkır

Pronunciation

/ˈaɴɢkər/ /ˈæŋkɜr/