Etymology

archway

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Today it means: A passageway covered by an arch, particularly one made of masonry. Full definition →

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archway · noun1

From arch + way.

Archway · proper noun2

Named after the bridge which carried Hornsey Lane over Archway Road, the newer bridge still has an arch.

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