Ach-laut
noun
(sometimes capital) (phonetics) the voiceless velar fricative sound that is written as ch in scottish loch or in german ach, often allophonic with the ich-laut see also ich-laut
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interjection (welsh, dialect) an expression of disgust or abhorrence
- Achab
(def 1). historical examples and he said: go up, and say to achab: prepare thy chariot, and go down, lest the rain prevent thee. the bible, douay-rheims version various so achab slept with his fathers; and ochozias, his son, reigned in his stead. the bible, douay-rheims version various for which crime elias denounceth to achab […]
- Achaean
of or relating to achaea or the achaeans. (in the iliad) greek. an inhabitant of achaea. a greek, especially a member of the achaean league. a member of one of the four main divisions of prehistoric greeks, believed to have occupied the peloponnesus and to have produced the mycenaean culture. compare (def 2), (def 2), […]
- Achaean league
a political confederation of achaean and other greek cities, established in the late 3rd century b.c. and dissolved by the romans in 146 b.c. historical examples to aratus is due the credit of having made the achaean league an effective instrument against tyrants and foreign enemies. encyclopaedia britannica, 11th edition, volume 2, slice 4 various […]
- Achaemenes
flourished 7th century b.c, persian king: traditional founder of the dynasty. historical examples the most prominent of these chieftains or princes was achaemenes, who is regarded as the founder of the persian monarchy. beacon lights of history, volume iv john lord the advice, fortunately for the greeks, was overruled by achaemenes. athens: its rise and […]