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anker

nounobject

traditional Shetland liquid measure about 38 litres

A traditional liquid measure used in Shetland, equal to 8 1/3 imperial gallons (about 38 litres).

Example in use

Gie's an anker o whisky.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/ANG-ker/

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