Archie1
/ˈɑːtʃi/Military slang (chiefly during or with reference to the First World War (1914–18)). Now historical
noun
1Anti-aircraft guns collectively; anti-aircraft fire.
- Chiefly applied by Allied soldiers to German guns..
2An anti-aircraft gun.
- Originally applied by Allied soldiers to German guns, but subsequently also used to denote the Allies' own guns..
Origin
Early 20th century. From Archie, pet form of the male forename Archibald; for the motivation for the name see Archibald.
Archie2
/ˈɑːtʃi/Military slang. Now historical
verb
[with object] To fire at (an enemy air force or aircraft) with an anti-aircraft gun.
- Usually with reference to the First World War (1914–18)..
Origin
Early 20th century. From Archie.