-machy
a combining form meaning “fighting,” used in the formation of compound words: logomachy.
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-machy
is always a great word to know.
So is doohickey. Does it mean:
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
| a gadget; dingus; thingumbob. |
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Word Origin & History
-machy
suffix meaning "battle, war, contest," from Gk. -makhia, from makhe "battle, fight," related to makhesthai "to fight," of unknown origin.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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