anchory

[ ang-kuh-ree, ang-kree ]
/ ˈæŋ kə ri, ˈæŋ kri /

adjective Heraldry.

ancré.

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earnest
full seriousness, as of intention or purpose.
a feeling of dread, anxiety, or anguish.
urgent character; imperativeness; insistence; importunateness.
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Origin of anchory

alteration of French ancré by influence of anchor

Words nearby anchory

anchorite, anchorman, anchorperson, anchors, anchorwoman, anchory, anchoveta, anchovy, anchovy pear, anchusa, anchusin
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