mudhook

noun

mudhook

noun

Etymology From mud + hook.

1

Slang An anchor, as used in the game of crown and anchor.

These are marked with the four aces and a crown and anchor—the latter usually referred to as "The Old Mud-hook".1901 (August 21), “Gambling on Transports”, London Daily News, page: 8

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