archer

adjprincipal, superior
adjknowing, coy

Synonyms for archer

adj principal, superior

Antonyms for archer

Word Origin & History

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.

Example Sentences for archer

"Meaning that I lie," said the archer, laying down his knife.

"I doubt it not, mon ami," quoth the archer, going back to his tankard.

"For axemen and for spearmen I have not seen their match," the archer answered.

"Yet it may be as well that you should know whither we go," said the archer.

"Aye, it is the steel head-piece of the watchman," remarked the archer.

"It is easy to prove it," said the archer with hysterical haste.

The picture of Yorimasa, the Archer, was made for me by one of my students in Tokio.

And finally, he was flattered by the growing intimacy with Mr. Archer.

She looked at Mr. Archer, and saw that his brows were drawn down, and that his eyes were distant.

Why don't you go in to Archer's Springs and bring a load out.

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