The word "Anchorice" is spelled with the letters A-N-C-H-O-R-I-C-E. In IPA phonetic transcription, it would sound like /ˈæŋ.kə.raɪs/. The word seems to be a combination of "anchor" and "nourice," an old English word for "nurse." While it is not a commonly used word, it can be interpreted to mean something akin to an anchor or support system that nourishes or sustains something, whether it be a person, community, or organization.