anker

Definitions

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

obsolete

Equivalents

Examples

“And if your honour ſhould want⟳ a ſmall parcel of fine tea, or a few anchors of right Nantz, I'll be bound you ſhall be furniſhed to your heart's content.”

“[I]t is quite a painful reflection how many whole crews we have⟳ made to walk⟳ the plank for no more than a stock⟳ of biscuit or an anker or two of spirit.”

“"God damn and blast all you hamfisted yokels!" he was saying. "And you, sir, down there. Take⟳ that grin off your face⟳ and be more careful, or I'll have⟳ you clapped under hatches to sail⟳ with us today. Easy, there, easy! Christ, rum at seven guineas an anker isn't meant to be dropped like⟳ pig iron⟳!"”

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