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Webster 1913 Edition

Anchor-hold

An′chor-holdˊ

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Noun.

1.

The hold or grip of an anchor, or that to which it holds.

2.

Hence: Firm hold: security.

Webster 1828 Edition

Anchor-hold

AN'CHOR-HOLD

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Noun.

The hold or fastness of an anchor; security.