Etymology

anklebone

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Today it means: The bone of the ankle, forming the lower part of the ankle joint and joining with the tibia and fibula. Full definition →

Middle English ancle bone
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromancle bone
  2. English todayanklebone

From Middle English ancle bone; equivalent to ankle + bone.

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