archy

Adjective

archy (comparative more archy, superlative most archy)

1. Resembling an arch; having arches; arched; arching
   • archy brows

Noun

IPA/ˈɑɹki/

archy (uncountable)

1. (derogatory, usually) A political theory or practice that supports hierarchy and authority; the opposite of anarchy.
   • If archy in all forms has brought mankind grief, it follows that the remedy is repudiation. The repudiation of archy is anarchy. Anarchy is therefore the goal of freedom-seeking mankind. Whoever seeks freedom, advances anarchy.1980, Frederic Trautmann, The Voice of Terror: A Biography of Johann Most, Praeger Pub Text
   • It is not our intention here to settle the archy-versus-anarchy debate.2010, Douglas B. Rasmussen, Douglas J.Den Uyl, Norms of Liberty: A Perfectionist Basis for Non-Perfectionist Politics, Penn State Press, →ISBN, page 338

Proper noun capitalized: Archy

Archy

1. (alternative) Alternative form of Archie (“male given name or diminutive, from Archibald”).
   • "Well, if it's beer you're after," said Archy, "It's time we cut along and milked the old 'Cow.'"1931, Forum and Century, volume 86, page 178