Arch

What “Arch” means

Noun

1. An inverted U shape.
2. An arch-shaped arrangement of trapezoidal stones, designed to redistribute downward force outward.
3. An architectural element having the shape of an arch
4. Any place covered by an arch; an archway.
5. An arc; a part of a curve.

Verb

1. To form into an arch shape.
2. To cover with an arch or arches.

Adj

1. Knowing, clever, mischievous.
2. Cute, sly, prematurely wise.
3. Principal; primary.

Noun

1. A chief.
2. Synonym of god (“person who owns and runs a multi-user dungeon”).

Where the word comes from

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₂erkʷ- Proto-Indo-European *h₂erkʷos Proto-Italic *arkuos Latin arcus Old French arc Old French archebor. Middle English arch English arch From Middle English arch, arche, from Old French arche (“an arch”), a feminine form of arc, from Latin arcus (“a bow, arc, arch”). Doublet of arc and arco. Displaced native Old English bīeġels and Old English hwealf.

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₂er-der.? Proto-Indo-European *h₂ergʰ-der.? Ancient Greek ἄρχω (árkhō) Ancient Greek ἀρχι- (arkhi-)der. Latin archi-bor. Old English arċe- Middle English arch- English arch- English arch From the prefix arch-. "Principal" is the original sense; "mischievous" is via onetime frequent collocation with rogue, knave, etc.

Business name ideas with “Arch”

Industries where “Arch” fits

We suggest this word for 2 business types and industries, including:

• Architecture Firm
• Architectural Services