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Anchorman
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Meaning
Noun
●
In Radio & Television:
The main
host
of a
television
or
radio
program
,
particularly
one
relating
to the
broadcast
of news.
●
In Athletics:
The most
reliable
runner
in a
relay
team, usually
the one
that
runs
last.
●
In Nautical:
The person on a
ship
in charge
of the anchor.
●
The last
player
in
sequence
,
seated
furthest to the right of the dealer.
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Origin
anchorman
English
anchor
English
anker
Middle English (1100-1500)
man
English
man
Middle English (1100-1500)
mann
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
mannen
Middle English (1100-1500)
mannian
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
Sourced from
Etym
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