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anklen. Origin: A word inherited from Germanic. Etymology: Partly (i) (in Old English) cognate with Old Frisian onclēu- , onclēw- , ontclēw- (only recorded in inflected forms; North Frisian (Föhr) onklew ), Middle Dutch anclau , anclou , ancluw , (inflected form) ancliev- (Dutch regional (south-western) enklauw , anklauw , (West Friesland) ankloof , anklouf ), Middle Low German anclef , antcleve , Old High German anchlāo (in an isolated attestation), probably < a folk-etymological alteration of the Germanic base discussed below, by association with the Germanic base of claw n. (compare clee n.), and partly (ii) (in Middle English) < early Scandinavian (compare (with the reflex of the zero-grade of the suffix causing u-mutation of the stem vowel) Old Icelandic ǫkkla , Norwegian okla , okkel , Old Swedish ankol (Swedish ankel ), Old Danish anckel , ankell , ankel (Danish ankel )), cognate with Old Frisian anckel , Middle Dutch ankel , Old High German anchala , anchla , and also (with the reflex of the e -grade of the suffix causing i-mutation of the stem vowel; compare -el suffix1) Old Frisian inzil , Middle Dutch enkel (Dutch enkel ), Middle Low German enkel , Old High German enchil (Middle High German enkel , German (now regional) Enkel ) < a suffixed form of the Germanic base of Old High German ancho , ancha neck (Middle High German anke ankle, neck) < the same Indo-European base as Sanskrit aṅka curve, hook (see angle n.2).The α. forms in and- apparently show alteration of the initial element by association with and- prefix or its Germanic base; compare similarly Old Frisian ontclēw- , Middle Low German antcleve . The γ. forms either show alteration of the final syllable by association with lith n.1, or a compound of the present word with lith n.1; compare Old Icelandic ǫkkla-liðr , Swedish ankel-led , Danish ankel-led , all in the sense ‘ankle joint’. The δ. forms may derive from the γ. forms, although perhaps compare Middle Dutch ancliev- and Middle Low German anclef (and perhaps also Old Frisian onclēu- ). The ε. forms are probably developments of the α. forms, with reduction of the second syllable, perhaps reinforced by association with -er suffix1. 1. the world > life > the body > external parts of body > limb > leg > ankle > [noun] the world > life > the body > structural parts > joint > joints > [noun] > of ankle eOE (Royal) (1865) i. xlvii. 116 Læt þonne blod under ancleow. OE Ælfric (Royal) (1997) xxxi. 445 His loccas hangodon to þam anccleowum. OE (2011) 100 Taxillus, lytel ancleow. c1330 (?a1300) (Auch.) (1973) l. 5196 In blod he stode..into þe anclowe. c1405 (c1385) G. Chaucer (Ellesmere) (1868) l. 1660 Vp to the Anclee [c1405 Hengwrt Anclees, c1410 Harl. 7334 ancle, c1430 Cambr. Gg.4.27 anches] foghte they in hir blood. c1425 tr. J. Arderne (Sloane 6) (1910) 53 And þe legge semed of ȝelow colour medled with rednes fro þe calf to þe ȝ. 1525 tr. H. von Brunschwig lvii. sig. N.i/1 In the ancle is the wounde peryllous, for it is set to gyder with small bones. ?1530 tr. iii. sig. c.ivv In eche fote is a bone called the ancle or pyn of the fote. 1596 J. Dalrymple tr. J. Leslie (1888) I. 94 Thair cotes war syd evin to the hanckleth. 1604 W. Shakespeare ii. i. 81 His stockins fouled, Vngartred, and downe gyued to his ancle. 1653 N. Culpeper tr. J. Vesling 178 The inferior Apendix of the Tibia is less, and yet it hath a notable Process sticking out on the internal side of the Foot, which is called the internal Ancle. 1716 J. Gay i. 16 Above her Ankle rose the chalky Clay. 1771 T. Smollett I. 44 My right ancle pits, a symptom, as I take it, of its being œdematous. 1817 J. Keats 37 The neatness Of thine ankle lightly turn'd. 1879 9 331 Of synovitis not depending on injury, the knee was the affected joint in 22 cases; the ankle, elbow, and first metatarso-phalangeal each in one. 1940 Jan. 39/1 Get that rope in the corner, tie his wrists and ankles, tape his mouth shut so he can't yell. 1988 G. Prater (ed. 3) i. 24 To hold the feet apart so a wide snowshoe doesn't bump you on the opposite ankle or calf is tiring to the tendons on the outside of each hip joint. 2014 L. O'Neill xix. 213 She's sitting on an antique rocking chair, her legs crossed gracefully at the ankles. the world > animals > animal body > general parts > body and limbs > [noun] > limb 1542 N. Udall in tr. Erasmus ii. f. 164 (note) Αστράγαλος, is in Latin, talus, and it is the little square hucclebone, in the ancle place of the hyndre legge in all beastes sauyng manne. 1555 R. Eden Two Viages into Guinea in tr. Peter Martyr of Angleria f. 354v He [sc. the elephante] hath ankles in the lower parte of his hynder legges. 1607 E. Topsell 285 Neither ought the horsse to rest vpon his ancles. 1704 at Parts of a Horse's Body The Pastern, Fetlock, Joints, or Ancles, is the Joint at the Fetlock. 1858 Mar. 95/2 Disease in Calves... Their legs swell up to the ankles, and they lose the use of their legs. 1879 Sept. 312 The ankle of the bird..is peculiarly formed. 1924 Feb. 23/3 Now we will presume we have on our dog beautiful feet, well knuckled up, with strong big ankles. 1989 W. Dalrymple (1990) vi. 223 They were not the tobacco-coloured Arabian camels we had seen in Pakistan, but Bactrian dromedaries, with two humps and hairy thighs and ankles, not unlike preened poodles. 2013 (National ed.) 7 Apr. (Front section) 18/6 Video shot in 2011 showed workers dripping caustic chemicals onto the horses' ankles and clasping metal chains onto the injured tissue. 2015 9 Mar. 91/3 A hawk cannot escape by bating, because its owner holds its jesses—slim leather straps attached to bands the bird wears on its ankles. 1849 G. W. Yerger 1/1 The nature of this invention..consists in securing to the shank and heel of the boot, designed for the fractured or otherwise injured limb, a series of curved, and spring, and jointed bars..extending..on the sides of the ankle of the boot. 1992 20 Dec. h1/2 Maddux's two Pomeranians..won't let go of his golf footies, the ones with the blue toe, the blue heel and the indecipherable logo over the ankle. 2009 Winter Balenciaga is doing this thing where fabric wraps around the ankle of the shoe. a1862 H. D. Thoreau (1866) i. 6 The sugar-maple is remarkable for its clean ankle. 1897 (U.S. Patent Office) 24 Aug. 1195/2 The rear portion of the belly-wire curving forward from between the legs, the fish-hooks removably attached to the ankles of the legs. 1922 D. H. Lawrence iv. 44 That's how I write all about these planes and plexuses, between the toes of a tree, forgetting myself against the great ankle of the trunk. 1978 July 53/2 At those high energies the cosmic-ray spectrum became flatter: there was an ‘ankle’ in it. 2015 B. Asher iv. 52 The ocean rushed in over the polished wood floor of the living room, rising up the thin ankles of the piano. Phrases1984 28 Nov. 1 He'll have to be able to show a little ankle, to give some idea of new positions the United States is prepared to take once hard new bargaining begins. 1991 21 Mar. b7 Schwarzkopf was showing a little ankle when he referred twice to environmental concerns... That ought to appeal to Democrats in New Hampshire, eh? 2010 10 May 21/1 It may be the case that Mr Clegg has been showing some ankle to Mr Brown simply as a negotiating ploy to concentrate the minds of the Conservatives. Compounds C1. In anatomical and medical terms. 1811 20 Dec. His Royal Highness..is now so much recovered from the effects of his ankle sprain, as to be able to take his accustomed exercise. 1859 J. E. Tennent II. viii. i. 285 The scar of the ancle wound, occasioned by the rope on the legs of those [elephants] which have been captured by noosing. 1872 25 May 1/5 John French, severe hip and ankle injury. 1895 3 278 After a little firm, slow, upward rubbing, the ankle-oedema departed to return no more. 1906 16th Ser. 4 175 A plaster cast is the best treatment for this class of ankle fractures. 1989 J. F. Fries iii. 220/3 Support stockings, by applying constant external pressure, help to reduce ankle swelling. 2009 (National ed.) 23 June d5/1 Ankle sprains are one of the most common sports injuries. b. the world > life > the body > structural parts > bone or bones > bones of arm or leg > bones of leg > [noun] > bones of lower leg > other a1398 J. Trevisa tr. Bartholomaeus Anglicus (BL Add. 27944) (1975) I. v. lvi. 171 The hele..is bounde to þe anclebone wiþ neische bondes. 1526 Acts iii. 7 His fete and ancle-bones receaued strength. 1782 G. Shipley Let. 2 Oct. in B. Franklin (2006) XXXVIII. 182 Our good friend Doctor Price has had an ugly accident from a kick of a horse on his ankle-bone. 1876 13 Apr. 280/2 Soon after, he noticed a swelling on the inside of the foot over the inner ankle bone. 1947 J. W. Johnson (transcribed from song, perf. ‘Delta Rhythm Boys’) Heel bone connected to the ankle bone. Ankle bone connected to the shin bone. Shin bone connected to the knee bone. 2015 26 June 26/5 Observing that one of the specimen's ankle bones was shaped like a cross, the researchers realised that they had a ‘new’ dinosaur on their hands. the world > life > biology > biological processes > action of nervous system > [noun] > reflex action > type of 1882 T. Buzzard ii. 38 It is argued that though the lost time of the knee- or ankle-jerk is very short for a reflex act, yet it is too long for that of a direct muscular excitation. 1962 1 Dec. 1133/2 Ankle-jerks were absent and knee-jerks much reduced. 2015 W. P. Howlett (new ed.) xi. 264 Injury [to the sciatic nerve] results in loss of sensation in these distributions along with a decreased or absent ankle jerk. the world > life > the body > external parts of body > limb > leg > ankle > [noun] the world > life > the body > structural parts > joint > joints > [noun] > of ankle the world > life > the body > structural parts > joint > joints > [noun] > middle joint of limb 1636 H. Peacham Ep. Ded. sig. A3v The Calfe apparant; with the anckle-joynts, Not Frenchified (as now) with Aglet points To hide their gowtie shin-bones. 1800 J. Burns II. ii. 183 Ulcers on the foot, or ankle joint, are worse to heal than those a little farther up the leg. 1835 I. 151/1 The ankle-joint, or tibio-tarsal articulation. a1933 J. A. Thomson (1934) I. xxi. 661 But when a reptile moves its ankle-joint the upper row of ankle-bones moves on the lower row of ankle-bones—an inter-tarsal ankle-joint. 2014 A. Roberts 295 Twa men climbing trees to gather honey had considerably more flexibility in their ankle joints than I do. the world > life > the body > vascular system > blood vessel > vein > [adjective] > specific vein 1574 G. Baker tr. sig. O.ij It is necessary and profitable to open the Anckle vain, in the right or left foot. 1615 H. Crooke 734 The Saphena or anckle vaine. 1880 8 3 Circulation in ankle veins very feeble. 2005 D. J. Ernst iv. 113 Punctures to feet and ankle veins can lead to clot formation in patients who are prone to thrombosis. C2. the world > textiles and clothing > clothing > types or styles of clothing > footwear > parts of footwear > [noun] > protective studs or plates > fastenings > lace, thong, or strap > types of > straps 1744 H. Ettrick in (Royal Soc.) 41 565 There project Two Arms from the Sides of this Sole-plate, to which the Strops coming from the Ancle-band are fastened. 1863 J. C. Atkinson Ankle-bands, strings for the sandals; leathern straps for the shoes. 1992 Sept. 160/3 Wear a T-shirt or wrist and ankle bands that have been soaked in repellant. 1823 J. R. Planché ii. 53 Before them, on the sward so green, Groups of young dancing girls are seen, With roving eyes, like wild gazelles, And jingling doss, and ankle bells. 2014 S. Dharmapala (2015) 303 Sarojini..used heavy gold chains to hold the elaborate crests of pleats in place on her waist before pulling on the heavy ankle bells. 1818 W. S. Hallaran (ed. 2) 163 In order to subdue turbulency and to confine the patients to their beds, the ankle-chain is frequently called for. 1826 W. B. Hockley II. xi. 313 I paid for it with some of my silver ornaments, presenting him with an ankle-chain as a remuneration for his hospitality. 1992 L. Gough ix. 93 She wore a suede skirt that was a delicate shade of green, a stone-wash black silk blouse, matched diamond earrings and a thin gold ankle chain. 2002 D. Aitkenhead xvi. 165 Minutes later, a police van pulled up and armed guards led out a dozen prisoners, shackled together with ankle-chains. the world > space > extension in space > measurable spatial extent > vertical extent > extension downwards or depth > [adjective] > of specific depth the world > space > extension in space > measurable spatial extent > vertical extent > extension downwards or depth > [adverb] > up to specific depth 1597 T. Sparke 312 The vision of waters flowing out of the Lordes house, in such a plentifull manner that they were first ancle deepe, then thigh deepe, then vnpassageable. 1621 H. Finch 53 The rising and increase of these waters... First, ancle-deepe, then vp to the knees. 1785 W. Cowper i. 270 Hence, ancle deep in moss and flow'ry thyme, We mount again. 1860 J. Tyndall i. §18. 133 We stood ankle-deep in snow. 2001 D. Klass 319 I reach my backyard,..and stomp through the ankle-deep snow to my back door. society > travel > aspects of travel > going on foot > [noun] 1887 12 May She was..making good time in the direction of Thomasville on the ankle express. 1971 W. D. Jennings xx. 134 It was a good hour back to camp by ankle express; with a limping horse, three. 2003 (Nexis) 28 Apr. (Ontario ed.) When I'm not using public transit, I take the ankle express. the world > textiles and clothing > clothing > types or styles of clothing > clothing for legs > [noun] > other 1855 R. C. Singleton tr. Virgil Aeneid iv, in tr. Virgil I. 363 He first Binds to his feet his ancle-gear of gold. 1902 1 June 26/4 Their Oriental costumes and long, lithe limbs, loosely slipped into the foot and ankle gear of their empire, seemed clipped out of an antique gallery. 2005 (Nexis) 26 Aug. (heading) Martha gets a leg up, shows off ankle gear. 1956 27 July Most American and English fashion editors saw the ankle-grazing skirts as a test to be filed for future reference. 2019 (Nexis) 10 May He invited his wife Kate, dressed in a striped jumper and ankle-grazing wide-legged trousers, to take the floor. 1831 J. Scott 40 I feel that the middle wall of partition between us is but of ankle-height. 1904 2 Feb. 3/5 (advt.) Best stocking ever shown in this city at the price! Choose of five kinds—all-over lace, boot-pattern lace, ankle-height lace, all-over lace..and plain lisle. 2018 (Nexis) 12 July It will take another day for the water to reach ankle height. 2019 (Nexis) 23 Mar. The best thing she bought from the store was a pair of red ankle-height wellies. the world > life > the body > part of body > [adverb] > as measure of height the world > space > extension in space > measurable spatial extent > vertical extent > [adjective] > specific height 1681 R. Whitehall 16 That Drawer at Oxon who in rage let flie Three Sack-buts, wading in it Ancle high. a1722 E. Lisle (1757) 425 The sedgy grass comes up, and grows ancle-high. 1828 A. M. Porter Coming Out in J. Porter & A. M. Porter I. 7 Don't let her wear anything but vast poke bonnets, and ankle-high walking shoes. 1955 16 June 3/3 At 37 Brookes..was picked up by Woller at forward short leg, a good catch ankle high. 2010 E. O. Wilson iii. 47 The elegant tawny and black-headed snake..was moving through a swath of ankle-high grass. 1908 15 Mar. (Misc. section) 1/1 The ‘ankle holster’ is the latest invention that has made its appearance in Chicago whereby women who desire to go armed may carry a weapon in concealment, yet easy of access in case an emergency renders it necessary. 2018 L. A. Urrea 240 ‘Where's my gun?’ he asks Gio, and his long fingers claw at his empty ankle holster. the world > textiles and clothing > clothing > types or styles of clothing > footwear > shoe or boot > boot > [noun] > heavy or strong > jack-boot the world > textiles and clothing > clothing > types or styles of clothing > footwear > shoe or boot > boot > [noun] > heavy or strong > jack-boot > types of 1800 5 May (advt.) Half and quarter boots, ancle jacks, &c. for ready money, on reasonable terms. 1847 C. Dickens (1848) xv. 152 He changed his shoes, and put on an unparalleled pair of ankle-jacks. 1903 F. T. Bullen 198 On his feet were a pair of ancient ankle-jacks discarded by some navvy. 2009 E. Clio i. 4 Helping himself with the heels of his ankle-jacks, Reeve turned on his buttocks. the world > textiles and clothing > clothing > wearing clothing > [adjective] > wearing footwear > wearing boots > types of 1842 9 July 11/2 Oh, ye broad-brimmed, long-shirted, ankle-jacked sages. 1883 J. Greenwood (ed. 2) 266 White smocked, leathern-capped, ankle-jacked porters, straight..from the market. the world > textiles and clothing > clothing > types or styles of clothing > [adjective] > of specific length 1876 23 Feb. 1/4 The prominent feature in dresses was quilted skirts of turkey red, pink or green, ankle length, with a polonaise of buff satin or brocaded silk. 1950 H. McCloy (1951) ix. 89 An ankle-length housecoat. 2004 D. Housewright 193 Hester was wearing an ankle-length silk dress. 1983 2 Dec. g2/4 The unusual device would allow prisoners to stay home, ‘watched’ by the ankle monitor that notes when they leave the house or turn off the gadget. 2017 B. Alexander xiv. 263 Jason asked him to seek out Jessica, who'd been released with an ankle monitor, pending adjudication of her conveyance charge. the mind > attention and judgement > beautification > types of ornamentation > jewellery > arm or leg ornament > [noun] > leg ornament > ankle ornament society > authority > subjection > restraint or restraining > restraint depriving of liberty > binding or fettering > [noun] > bond(s) or fetter(s) or shackle(s) > for the feet or legs 1794 P. Russell (ed. 2) I. 107 Her toke and other ornaments are expressed, except the ankle rings, which are hid by her trowsers. 1823 16 Nov. There are flannels around the ancle-ring, and that space enables the prisoner to undress at night. 1916 C. L. Carlsen xxiii. 219 A chain fastened to a bamboo pole was quickly snapped on the ankle-ring. 2002 R. Stewart in Summer 60 He was wearing..a dark green sarong, a silver ankle ring, four long bead necklaces and an earring in his left ear. the world > the earth > water > flow or flowing > wave > types of waves > [noun] > small wave or ripple 1991 (Nexis) 26 Aug. He pulled on a wetsuit Saturday and prepared to tackle two-foot ankle-slappers rolling in at Surfrider State Beach. 2010 M. Firestone et al. (Lonely Planet) (ed. 9) 348/1 If you're looking to surf, the gentle ankle-slappers here are perfect for getting your sea legs. 1943 20 Apr. 5/6 A movement was afoot to limit men's socks to ankle-skimming length. 2018 (Nexis) 6 Oct. Locals..tend to cover up, in billowy blouses, ankle-skimming skirts and loose linen trousers. the world > textiles and clothing > clothing > types or styles of clothing > clothing for legs > clothing for legs and feet > [noun] > stocking > types of > short stocking or sock > types of > short stockings or socks 1660 in (P.R.O.: SP 29/2) f. 22 Robt. Long..attended your Matie at Oxford..at which tyme, your Matie did also confirme on him the keepeing of your Tennis Shoos and Anckle Socks. 1789 23 Feb. Ancle socks, knee caps, mittens, night-caps, stomachers, &c. 1849 2 10/1 Those who persist in wearing cotton-stockings through the winter, should, at least, wear under them a thin ankle-sock of lamb's-wool, or of wash-leather. 1958 N. Levine ix. 196 She wore a pink blouse, a very short dark green skirt and running shoes with white ankle socks. 2006 10 Oct. 10/2 There are now 500 factories crammed into the coastal town, all filled with workers making everything from ankle socks to woollen knee-highs. 1833 2 Oct. (advt.) Children's leather and morocco Boots, Shoes and ankle straps. 1903 R. E. D. Sketchley 96 Sir John Tenniel's neat, immortal little Alice, with her ankle-strap shoes and pocketed apron. 1981 (Nexis) 16 Mar. b10 Ruffles..have been added—in the form of leather frills—to ankle-straps and open-toe sling-backs. 2001 P. Trazler 218 My black faille high heels with the ankle strap. 1839 8 Feb. 44/5 (advt.) Every description of Babies' and Children's Boots, of all colours as well as black, Ankle strapped Shoes. 2012 S. Wright xvi. 39 Five-inch, beige Emilio Pucci, ankle-strapped stilettos accentuated her long shapely legs. 1907 23 Dec. 2/3 Wright..was not forgotten by the Grimbarian defence. The Corinthian, after picking up a few ankle taps, avoided them by jumping over his opponent. 1934 16 Apr. 13/4 Milford..slipped past Gough, but the full-back dived at him, and upset him with a lucky ankle tap. 2015 @liamdunn4 3 May in twitter.com (accessed 4 June 2019) Cheeky ankle tap from Milner, must be in the wrong sport because he sure as hell can't play football. 2019 (Nexis) 20 May (Austral. ed.) 34 He went on another raid that left him crawling after an ankle tap from Matt Dufty. 1906 13 Oct. 9/6 The people who shout loudest against a charge and frantically appeal for a foul, are usually those who indulge in the neat trips and ‘ankle tapping’. 1990 25 Aug. (Late ed.) 64/8 Ankle-tapping tackles became the 153cm-tall Boustead's trademark. 2014 @huwscarlet 10 May in twitter.com (accessed 23 May 2019) Ankle tapping needs banning from rugby. 2018 @English_AS 15 Dec. in twitter.com (accessed 4 June 2019) Pjanic into the book for some sly ankle tapping. 1830 4 June (advt.) Children's Gaiters, Lace Boots, Polkas, Slippers, and Ankle Ties, of a great variety of styles and colors. 1873 E. S. Phelps i. 3 Her little ankle-ties swung tormentingly and carelessly to and fro against the wood-pile. 1905 Apr. 670 White socks and red morocco ankle-tie slippers are worn with the suit, which is appropriate for little boys from two to eight years. 2004 K. Farr vii. 168 I see girls every day in ankle straps, ankle ties, and ankle-high boots. 1920 (Univ. Texas, Austin) 16 Nov. 1/2 The complete equipment for each member of the Longhorn squad for one season consists of 3 pair of shoes, 2 pair ankle wraps, 3 pair hose, 3 knee pads,..and 1 head gear. 1944 8 May 8/6 (advt.) Other patent leather pumps and ankle wrap sandals at Lau's are priced from $5.95 up. 2014 B. Goldman xiv. 300 The senior resident was schooling the newbie on how to put on a sling or an ankle wrap. 2018 (Nexis) 14 Oct. (Entertainment ed.) 8 RiRi wore this silvery snakeskin strapless mini... Teamed with the matching bucket hat, ankle-wrap heels and adorable little clutch. 1937 28 Nov. 14/5 (advt.) Snow suits... Ankle zip on the pants, fully lined, perfectly tailored. 2018 (Nexis) 13 Oct. The tan coloured boots have stitch detailing, alongside an inside ankle zip and elasticated gussets to make it easier getting them on and off. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2022). anklev. Origin: Formed within English, by conversion. Etymon: ankle n. Etymology: < ankle n. With sense 1 compare slightly earlier ankling n. society > travel > transport > cycling > cycle [verb (intransitive)] > pedal 1893 18 Nov. 280/3 Much may be gained by paying attention to style of pedalling on a front driver, the extra length of crank making it necessary to ‘ankle’ more than usual to obtain best results. 1896 July 323/1 How to learn to ankle is a question of some difficulty. 1980 J. Wilcockson iv. 77 At higher cadences (100 rpm and above), the feet tend to flap when you are attempting to ankle. 2007 www.bikeforums.net 23 Mar. (forum post, accessed 1 Oct. 2021) This provides ‘room’ for you to ankle when riding and still not have your leg extended straight out. society > travel > aspects of travel > going on foot > go on foot [verb (intransitive)] 1916 5 Nov. (Sport section) 3/6 The gong was rung while the caddy ankled back to the clubhouse. 1932 P. G. Wodehouse xv. 243 Ankling into the hospital and eating my grapes with that woman's kisses hot upon your lips. 1975 26 Apr. 46/3 Punchy Blair ankled it up to the Bunch last night. 2008 M. Van Rooy xxxiv. 228 She ankled over and kissed me. society > occupation and work > lack of work > [verb (transitive)] > resign (an office or position) 1936 28 Oct. 1/2 (heading) Chandler Sprague ankles Par[amount] on policy. 1949 R. Chandler Let. 22 June in (1987) 182 The day after Hal Wallis (who had been head of production at the studio) ankled and left them flat, there was deep gloom. 1990 May 45/1 When Patrick Duffy ankled the series to pursue a movie career, the writers totaled Bobby in a car crash. 2000 (Nexis) 29 May 61 The host of E! Entertainment's ‘Talk Soup’..has ankled after one year. 2010 D. Durchholz & G. Graff iii. 55/1 The quartet recorded following the tour..before Young ankled the scene. 1949 D. Thomas in 4 399 The heron, ankling the scaly Lowlands of the waves. 2007 J. Dowlen 11 He mixes bright powdery pastels To drape her in flowing mauve, ankling the May dew. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2022). <  n.eOE v.1893 |
