n. [ OE. ancle, anclow, AS. ancleow; akin to Icel. ökkla, ökli, Dan. and Sw. ankel, D. enklaauw, enkel, G. enkel, and perh. OHG. encha, ancha thigh, shin: cf. Skr. anga limb, anguri finger. Cf. Haunch. ] The joint which connects the foot with the leg; the tarsus. [ 1913 Webster ]
Ankle bone,
a. Having ankles; -- used in composition;
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