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English word origin

Etymology of archy

From arch + -y.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
adj

Resembling an arch; having arches; arched; arching

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From arch + -y.

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Source etymology 2

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noun

A political theory or practice that supports hierarchy and authority; the opposite of anarchy.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Back-formation from anarchy.

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