Definition of arch

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Arch (n.) Usually a curved member made up of separate wedge-shaped solids, with the joints between them disposed in the direction of the radii of the curve; used to support the wall or other weight above an opening. In this sense arches are segmental, round (i. e., semicircular), or pointed..

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Polarchy :: Polarchy (n.) See Polyarchy.
Heptarch :: Heptarch (n.) Same as Heptarchist.
Interhaemal :: Interhaemal (a.) Between the hemal arches or hemal spines.
Fecula :: Fecula (n.) The nutritious part of wheat; starch or farina; -- called also amylaceous fecula.
Antimonarchical :: Antimonarchical () Opposed to monarchial government.
Insearch :: Insearch (v. t.) To make search after; to investigate or examine; to ensearch.
Ercedeken :: Ercedeken (n.) An archdeacon.
Blancmange :: Blancmange (n.) A preparation for desserts, etc., made from isinglass, sea moss, cornstarch, or other gelatinous or starchy substance, with mild, usually sweetened and flavored, and shaped in a mold..
Marcher :: Marcher (n.) The lord or officer who defended the marches or borders of a territory.
Synodal :: Synodal (n.) A tribute in money formerly paid to the bishop or archdeacon, at the time of his Easter visitation, by every parish priest, now made to the ecclesiastical commissioners; a procuration..
Starcher :: Starchedness (n.) The quality or state of being starched; stiffness in manners; formality.
Archdiocese :: Archdiocese (n.) The diocese of an archbishop.
Elegancy :: Elegancy (n.) The state or quality of being elegant; beauty as resulting from choice qualities and the complete absence of what deforms or impresses unpleasantly; grace given by art or practice; fine polish; refinement; -- said of manners, language, style, form, architecture, etc..
Toxophilite :: Toxophilite (n.) A lover of archery; one devoted to archery.
Lesbian :: Lesbian (a.) Of or pertaining to the island anciently called Lesbos, now Mitylene, in the Grecian Archipelago..
Concameration :: Concameration (n.) An arch or vault.
Ewe-necked :: Ewe-necked (a.) Having a neck like a ewe; -- said of horses in which the arch of the neck is deficent, being somewhat hollowed out..
Parching :: Parching (a.) Scorching; burning; drying.
Morisco :: Morisco (n.) A thing of Moorish origin; as: (a) The Moorish language. (b) A Moorish dance, now called morris dance. Marston. (c) One who dances the Moorish dance. Shak. (d) Moresque decoration or architecture..
Hagiarchy :: Hagiarchy (n.) A sacred government; by holy orders of men.
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