In heraldry and historical terminology, an anchor or cross-shaped figure; also a French word for anchor.
From Old French 'ancre,' derived from Latin 'ancora.' Used in English heraldic terminology alongside French.
Medieval heralds used the French word 'ancre' for anchor symbols in coat of arms designs, keeping French vocabulary alive in specialized English fields.
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