Archy

[ ahr-chee ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

-archy

a combining form meaning “rule,” “government,” forming abstract nouns usually corresponding to personal nouns ending in -arch:
monarchy; oligarchy.

-archy

Origin of Archy¹

Middle English -archie < Latin -archia < Greek, equivalent to arch ( os ) or -arch ( ēs ) -arch + -ia -y ³

Origin of Archy¹

from Greek -arkhia; see -arch

His guys are Archy, an African-American bassist who returned from the Gulf, who meets Nat, a white aficionado of vinyl.

As for Archy, he nursed his cat, sucked his thumb, and looked at his aunt.

Archy was really as good as gold till he met with his accident.

"You could say yes, and not tell a lie, either," returned Archy.

In the meantime, Daft Archy had sprung to his feet, and was staring wildly at the company by which he was surrounded.

Archy was born in the old Sun building, now demolished, once known as Vermin Castle.

April 24, 2024gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

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