anchor-hold

1 of 2

noun (1)

1

a

: the grip of an anchor

b

: the bottom that an anchor grips

2

: firm hold : security

anchor-hold

2 of 2

noun (2)

"

: the cell of an anchorite

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

anchor entry 1 + hold (grasp)

Noun (2)

anchor entry 3 + hold (shelter)

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1527, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Noun (2)

1631, in the meaning defined above

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