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anarch

American  
[an-ahrk] / ˈæn ɑrk /

noun

Archaic.

  1. anarchist.

anarch British  
/ ˈænɑːk /

noun

  1. archaic an instigator or personification of anarchy

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Etymology

Origin of anarch

First recorded in 1880–85; back formation from anarchy

Example Sentences

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Before he became an anarch of art, he was singled out for distinction by royalty and a price was placed upon his head.

From Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 14 Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Musicians by Hubbard, Elbert

Now Emerson was an anarch who flouted the conventions of art and life.

From American Sketches 1908 by Whibley, Charles

Like Carlo Cafiero, the rich Italian anarch, you must give your money to us—every cent of it.

From Visionaries by Huneker, James

A born anarch of art, he submitted to no yoke.

From Promenades of an Impressionist by Huneker, James

Against the everlasting stars,   Against the old empyreal Right, They vainly wage their anarch wars,   In vain they urge their fatuous light.

From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 04, No. 26, December, 1859 by Various

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