arch doxy

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Meaning · English

A woman considered the most skilled or prominent in a particular field of vice

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Phụ nữ được coi là có kỹ năng hoặc nổi bật nhất trong một lĩnh vực nhất định

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Literally: chief female rogue
Where it’s used: Used Widespread English

Examples

She was known as the arch doxy of the town's underworld

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Sources & notes

Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-30; pending editor spot-check.

Common questions

What does “arch doxy” mean?

A woman considered the most skilled or prominent in a particular field of vice Literally: chief female rogue

Is “arch doxy” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.