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Grammar : Adj
Spell : ahr-cher
Phonetic Transcription : ˈɑr tʃər



Definition of archer

Origin :
  • late 13c., from Anglo-French archer, Old French archier "archer, bowmaker," from Latin arcarius, from arcus "bow" (see arc). Also a 17c. name for the bishop in chess.
  • adj principal, superior
  • adj knowing, coy
Example sentences :
  • "Meaning that I lie," said the archer, laying down his knife.
  • Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle
  • "I doubt it not, mon ami," quoth the archer, going back to his tankard.
  • Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle
  • "For axemen and for spearmen I have not seen their match," the archer answered.
  • Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle
  • "Yet it may be as well that you should know whither we go," said the archer.
  • Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle
  • "Aye, it is the steel head-piece of the watchman," remarked the archer.
  • Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle
  • "It is easy to prove it," said the archer with hysterical haste.
  • Extract from : « Alarms and Discursions » by G. K. Chesterton
  • The picture of Yorimasa, the Archer, was made for me by one of my students in Tokio.
  • Extract from : « Japanese Fairy World » by William Elliot Griffis
  • And finally, he was flattered by the growing intimacy with Mr. Archer.
  • Extract from : « Rope » by Holworthy Hall
  • She looked at Mr. Archer, and saw that his brows were drawn down, and that his eyes were distant.
  • Extract from : « Rope » by Holworthy Hall
  • Why don't you go in to Archer's Springs and bring a load out.
  • Extract from : « The Forbidden Trail » by Honor Willsie

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