Meanings
achey1
comparative achier · superlative achiest
- alternativeAlternative spelling of achy.
The achey way from Aljezur is fringed with fine sand and deep forests of umbrella pines.
2014 May 9, Kevin Gould, “Walking the Algarve: to Portugal's land's end”, in Alan Rusbridger, editor, The Guardian, London: Guardian News & Media, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 11 May 20142 more examples
“He said it feels a little achey,” [Gene] Mauch said, “but if there are no muscular spasms, he should be ready to play tomorrow.”
1985 August 18, Mike Penner, “Angel Offense Does a 9-5 Job on A’s […]”, in Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles, Calif.: Los Angeles Times Communications, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 10 Dec 2025On Tuesday, that was more challenging that it sounds, considering Musgrove’s legs were achey when he arrived at Progressive Field before the game.
2018 July 25, Rob Biertempfel, “Former offensive lineman Joe Musgrove is the Pirates' "fifth infielder"”, in The Athletic, New York, N.Y.: The New York Times Company, →ISSN, →OCLC, archived from the original on 10 Dec 2025
Achey2
Origin
- FrenchEthier
- EnglishAchey
Americanized form of French Ethier.
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