n. [ OE. anvelt, anfelt, anefelt, AS. anfilt, onfilt; of uncertain origin; cf. OHG. anafalz, D. aanbeld. ] 1. An iron block, usually with a steel face, upon which metals are hammered and shaped. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Anything resembling an anvil in shape or use. Specifically (Anat.), the incus. See Incus. [ 1913 Webster ]
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. Swift. [ 1913 Webster ]
[はちのす, hachinosu](n) (1) beehive; hive; honeycomb; (2) (id) something full of holes; swiss cheese; (3) { food } cow reticulum; wall of the cow's second stomach; (4) (obs) cast iron anvil stand[Add to Longdo]