arch doxy

arch doxy

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 beguiling women put on a fantastic show of exotic dance, while their arch doxy secured "donations" from the audience.
See also: arch, doxy
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • doxy
  • arch dell
  • rogue
  • arch rogue
  • cove
  • arch
  • arch cove
  • dimber damber upright man
  • arch over
  • romp home/to victory