ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Archie

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Archie is a noun meaning Alternative form of Archie (“anti-aircraft artillery”).

Meaning

Alternative form of Archie (“anti-aircraft artillery”).

Example Sentences

I had to take a large turn, for the "archies" were shooting pretty close.
I'll pretend I'm scared of everything and sideslip away from every archie burst.
Several of our planes droned overhead, undeterred by the German 'archies', machine-gun and rifle fire, but not as yet the contact monoplane.

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Related Words

Related dictionary entries include mick, mickey, hear, arch, eva, flak.

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