Defn: A large theorbo, or double-necked lute, formerly in use, having the bass strings doubled with an octave, and the higher strings with a unison.
ARCHLY
Arch"ly, adv.
Defn: In an arch manner; with attractive slyness or roguishness;
slyly; waggishly.
Archly the maiden smiled. Longfellow.
ARCHMARSHAL
Arch`mar"shal, n. Etym: [G. erzmarschall. See Arch-, pref.]
Defn: The grand marshal of the old German empire, a dignity that to the Elector of Saxony.
ARCHNESS
Arch"ness, n.
Defn: The quality of being arch; cleverness; sly humor free from malice; waggishness. Goldsmith.
ARCHON
Ar"chon, n. Etym: [L. archon, Gr. (Antiq.)
Defn: One of the chief magistrates in ancient Athens, especially, by preëminence, the first of the nine chief magistrates. — Ar*chon"tic, a.
ARCHONSHIP
Ar"chon*ship, n.