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archness

[ ahrch-nis ]
/ ˈɑrtʃ nɪs /
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noun

roguishness; sauciness.

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Origin of archness

First recorded in 1700–10; arch2 + -ness

Words nearby archness

archivist, archivolt, archliberal, archlute, archly, archness, arch of aorta, arch of foot, arch of palate, archon, archoplasm
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Words related to archness

waggishness, impudence, pertness, impertinence, mischievousness, cheek, freshness, roguishness, flightiness, cheekiness, frivolity, impishness, sauciness, rudeness, volatility, lightness, levity, playfulness, cockiness, disrespectfulness

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