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arch2

Syllabification: (arch)
Pronunciation: /ärCH/

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Definition of arch

adjective

  • deliberately or affectedly playful and teasing:arch observations about even the most mundane matters

Derivatives

archly

adverb

archness

noun

Origin:

mid 16th century (in the sense 'chief, principal'): from arch-, because of its association with words such as rogue

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