anarch
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of anarch
First recorded in 1880–85; back formation from anarchy
Example Sentences
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Against the everlasting stars, Against the old empyreal Right, They vainly wage their anarch wars, In vain they urge their fatuous light.
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 04, No. 26, December, 1859 by Various
In passing these the voyagers had momentary glimpses of sublimities and horrors which seemed like the handiwork of that "anarch old," who wrought before the shaping of the universe.
From Overland by De Forest, J. W. (John William)
Before he became an anarch of art, he was singled out for distinction by royalty and a price was placed upon his head.
From Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 14 Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Musicians by Hubbard, Elbert
A born anarch of art, he submitted to no yoke.
From Promenades of an Impressionist by Huneker, James
An anarch, pure and complex, he despises all methods.
From Ivory Apes and Peacocks by Huneker, James
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