mudhook en · NOUN
Etymology
From mud + hook.
Meanings
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(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
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| mudhooks | Number=Plur | lexicographic |