Brewer, E. Cobham. Dictionary of Phrase & Fable. Achit’ophel. (See ABSALOM AND ACHITOPHEL.)

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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.

Achit’ophel. (See ABSALOM AND ACHITOPHEL.)

Achitophel was David’s traitorous counsellor, who deserted to Absalom; but his advice being disregarded, he hanged himself (2 Sam. xv.). The Achitophel of Dryden’s satire was the Earl of Shaftesbury:—

“Of these (the rebels) the false Achitophel was first;

A name to all succeeding ages curst;

For close designs and crooked counsels fit;

Sagacious, bold, and turbulent of wit;

Restless, unfixed in principles and place;

In power unpleased, impatient in disgrace.”

Part i. 150–5.

Aching Void (An).

A’chor.

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