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Definition of Sciamachy
1. n. See Sciomachy.
Definition of Sciamachy
1. Noun. shadow-boxing; fighting that is futile or make-believe ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Sciamachy
1. [n -CHIES]
Medical Definition of Sciamachy
1. See Sciomachy. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Sciamachy
Literary usage of Sciamachy
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Dictionary of the English Language by Samuel Johnson, John Walker, Robert S. Jameson (1828)
"In astronomy, The art of finding the hour of the day or night by the shadow of
the sun, moon, or stars. sciamachy, (si-am'-ma-ke) ni ..."
2. The Age of Pericles: A History of the Politics and Arts of Greece from the by William Watkiss Lloyd (1875)
"... whom he' represented characteristically, in the attitude of that
sciamachy—sparring—in which he peculiarly excelled. ..."
3. A Critical Pronouncing Dictionary, and Expositor of the English Language: To by John Walker (1806)
"... and sciamachy; the first of which he accents on the first syllable, and tbe
last on the second. Mr. Sc.otl has none of them. Dr. Ash has them all, ..."
4. Lundy's Lane: And Other Poems by Duncan Campbell Scott (1916)
"My life is grown a bore," said he, " One long round of sciamachy; I think I'll
do a little good, By way of change from angelhood. ..."
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