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AN'VIL, n. The Latin word incus, incudis,is formed by a like analogy fromin and cudo, to hammer, or shape.

An iron block with a smooth face, on which smiths hammer and shape their work.

Figuratively, any thing on which blows are laid.

To be on the anvil, is to be in a state of discussion, formation or preparation as when a scheme or measure is forming, but not matured. This figure bears an analogy to that is discussion, a shaking or beating.

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Entry for 'Anvil'. King James Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​kjd/​a/anvil.html.
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