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anchorette

British  
/ ˌæŋkəˈrɛt /

noun

  1. informal (in broadcasting) a young and inexperienced anchorwoman

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Etymology

Origin of anchorette

C20: from anchor (sense 5b) + -ette (sense 2)

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