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Etymology of the English word sciamachy

the English word sciamachy
derived from the Greek word skiamachia
derived from the Greek word skiamakhia
derived from the Greek word skia, σκιά (shadow; 'shade' or a shadow (literally or figuratively (darkness of error or an adumbration)))
derived from the Greek word mache, μάχη (a battle; controversy)

Date

The earliest known usage of sciamachy in English dates from the 17th century.

Usage

Word found in Modern English


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