~ 1
■ noun
1》 a curved symmetrical structure spanning an opening and supporting the weight of a bridge, roof, or wall.
↘an ~-shaped curve.
2》 the inner side of the foot.
■ verb form or cause to form an ~.
Derivatives
~ed adjective
Origin
ME: from OFr. ~e , based on L. arcus 'bow'.
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~ 2
■ adjective self-consciously playful or teasing.
Derivatives
~ly adverb
~ness noun
Origin
C17: from ~- , by assoc. with the sense 'rogue' in combinations such as ~-scoundrel .