arch dell

arch dell

obsolete The leader of a female band of thieves or gypsies, who acts as an accomplice to her male counterpart, an "arch cove" or "arch rogue." The women of the traveling group remain insular and secretive, led by the arch dell in their pursuits.
See also: arch
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • arch doxy
  • doxy
  • rogue
  • arch rogue
  • cove
  • arch
  • arch cove
  • dimber damber upright man
  • arch over
  • romp home/to victory