anker

noun

an·ker | \ ˈäŋkər, ˈa-\

plural -s

Definition of anker

1 : a unit of capacity:

a : an old Dutch and German liquid measure used in various countries of Europe especially for spirits and equal to about 9 to 10.5 U.S. gallons (30 to 40 liters)

b : a U.S. unit equal to 10 gallons (37.85 liters)

c : a unit of South Africa equal to 7¹/₂ imperial gallons (34.10 liters)

2 : a cask or keg having a capacity of one anker

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The first known use of anker was in 1673

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