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† ˈseptarchy Obs. rare. [f. L. sept-em seven + Gr. -αρχία sovereignty.] Sovereignty wielded by seven rulers; in quot. fig.
1630J. Taylor (Water P.) Bawd Wks. ii. 98/1 No man can deny Pride to bee another of the said Septarchy [i.e. the seven deadly sins]. |