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Athenian magistrate
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archon
Word definitions for archon in dictionaries
Wikipedia
Word definitions in Wikipedia
Archon was an open source platform created by the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign which is designed to allow archival repositories to more easily create and publish finding aids to their collections. It was created in response to a lack of easy ...
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. 1 A chief magistrate of ancient Athens. 2 A ruler, head of state or other leader. 3 (context gnosticism English) A supernatural being subordinate to the Demiurge.
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Archon \Ar"chon\, n. [L. archon, Gr. ?, ?, ruler, chief magistrate, p. pr. of ? to be first, to rule.] (Antiq.) One of the chief magistrates in ancient Athens, especially, by pre["e]minence, the first of the nine chief magistrates. -- Ar*chon"tic , a.
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
one of the nine chief magistrates of ancient Athens, 1650s, from Greek arkhon "ruler," noun use of present participle of arkhein "to rule," from PIE *arkhein- "to begin, rule, command," a "Gk. verb of unknown origin, but showing archaic Indo-European features ...
Usage examples of archon.
His father had never discussed his relationship with the Archon and his Major Domo, and until now, Julian had never given them much thought.
Cassius was designated the new Archon, it hit Janus every bit as hard as it did you.
Since the Archon had no trials scheduled that week and Julian was still officially in mourning, the Major Domo was able to leave them in peace and get some much-needed rest.
Major Domo by at least a full head, the gray-robed Archon was so massive as to make the largest man present look small.
Major Domo and the Imperial family, the Archon proceeded slowly through the crowd toward three ornate thrones set against the far wall.
Cato is preparing the indictments and they should be ready to go to the Archon any time.
He felt a touch on his arm, and looked up to see the Archon again holding out the slate.
I hate to say it, the old Archon knew what he was doing when he designated him.
Julian was talking, the Major Domo had connected the Archon to the monitors and hooked up an intravenous line.
Major Domo had done his best to mitigate the more brutal requirements of his job, and he and the Archon had eventually achieved a degree of mutual respect.
As they descended, the Archon took a deep breath, savoring the night fragrances.
Major Domo shepherded the gray-robed Archon toward one of the waiting flyers.
His Grace, the Archon, who is also known as the Dark Emperor of Nublis.
Dropping into the big chair behind his desk, the Archon pulled off his mask and gloves.
Julian silently complied, the Archon took a long swallow from the glass the Major Domo handed him.