n. [ D. anker: cf. LL. anceria, ancheria. ] A liquid measure in various countries of Europe. The Dutch anker, formerly also used in England, contained about 10 of the old wine gallons, or 8
n. [ So called from Prof. Anker of Austria: cf. F. ankérite, G. ankerit. ] (Min.) A mineral closely related to dolomite, but containing iron. [ 1913 Webster ]