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 Archiloch’ian Bitterness.Archima’go [Hypocrisy]. 
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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Ar’chimage (3 syl.).
 
The name given by Thomson to the “demon Indolence.” Archima’gus is the title borne by the High Priest of the Persian Magi.   1
       
“‘I will,’ he cried, ‘so help me God! destroy
That villain Archimage.’”
       
Thomson: Castle of Indolence, c. ii.
 


 Archiloch’ian Bitterness.Archima’go [Hypocrisy]. 

 
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