Archy
a male given name, form of Archibald.
Other definitions for -archy (2 of 2)
a combining form meaning “rule,” “government,” forming abstract nouns usually corresponding to personal nouns ending in -arch: monarchy; oligarchy.
Origin of -archy
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How to use Archy in a sentence
His guys are Archy, an African-American bassist who returned from the Gulf, who meets Nat, a white aficionado of vinyl.
‘Telegraph Avenue’: Michael Chabon on His Obsessive Novel of Fandom | Josh Dzieza | September 11, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTAs for Archy, he nursed his cat, sucked his thumb, and looked at his aunt.
Ravenshoe | Henry KingsleyArchy was really as good as gold till he met with his accident.
Ravenshoe | Henry Kingsley"You could say yes, and not tell a lie, either," returned Archy.
Wreaths of Friendship | T. S. Arthur and F. C. WoodworthIn the meantime, Daft Archy had sprung to his feet, and was staring wildly at the company by which he was surrounded.
Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Vol. XX | Alexander Leighton
Archy was born in the old Sun building, now demolished, once known as Vermin Castle.
Shandygaff | Christopher Morley
British Dictionary definitions for -archy
government; rule: anarchy; monarchy
Origin of -archy
1Derived forms of -archy
- -archic, adj combining form
- -archist, n combining form
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