ancré

[ ang-krey ]

adjective

, Heraldry.

1. having the end of each limb divided and carved outward like the flukes of an anchor; moline:

   a cross ancré.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ancré¹

< French, equivalent to anchre anchor + -é (< Latin -ātus -ate ¹ )

Example Sentences

"The memorial is a bust of John, but it is not just about him," says Tommy Davidson of the Ancre Somme Association Scotland - the charity behind the project.

From BBC

Les #violencesconjugales ne sont pas des disputes de couples où les torts seraient partagés : c’est souvent un processus d’emprise sexiste, tellement ancré dans nos mentalités et dans nos pratiques que certains hommes se sont habitués à l’impunité.

From BBC

The focus on local, small growers is evident in the wine list as well — for example, the sommelier chose an unusual and delightful sparkling wine from Ancre Hill Estates in Wales to accompany the cod, oyster and white currant dish.

From New York Times

The front attacked lies between the two areas on the Avre and the Ancre where the Germans have just withdrawn to the east side of the rivers, and it is likely that the retirement in each case was due to the fear, if not the knowledge, that an attack was imminent.

From The Guardian

The British line headed west towards Albert, then turned north alongside the little river called the Ancre.

From BBC