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Anchorman

speaker

Meaning

Noun

In Radio & Television:
The main
of a
or
,
one
to the
of news.
In Athletics:
The most
in a
team, usually
that
last.
In Nautical:
The person on a
of the anchor.
The last
in
,
furthest to the right of the dealer.
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Origin

anchorman
English
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anchor
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anker
Middle English (1100-1500)
man
English
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man
Middle English (1100-1500)
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mann
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
mannen
Middle English (1100-1500)
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mannian
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
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