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1. An iron block, usually with a steel face, upon which metals are hammered and shaped.
2. Anything resembling an anvil in shape or use.
<anatomy> Specifically, the incus. See Incus. To be on the anvil, to be in a state of discussion, formation, or preparation, as when a scheme or measure is forming, but not matured.
Origin: OE. Anvelt, anfelt, anefelt, AS. Anfilt, onfilt; of uncertain origin; cf. OHG. Anafalz, D. Aanbeld.
(01 Mar 1998)
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