mudhook

English

Etymology

mud +‎ hook

Noun

mudhook (plural mudhooks)

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

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