An"chor*age (#), n.
1.
The act of anchoring, or the condition of lying at anchor.
2.
A place suitable for anchoring or where ships anchor; a hold for an anchor.
3.
The set of anchors belonging to a ship.
4.
Something which holds like an anchor; a hold; as, the anchorages of the Brooklyn Bridge.
5.
Something on which one may depend for security; ground of trust.
6.
A toll for anchoring; anchorage duties.
Johnson.
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An"cho*rage (#), n.
Abode of an anchoret.
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