archwifeEtymologyFrom Middle English archewyf, arche wif, equivalent to arch- + wife.archwife means A big, masculine wife; a dominating woman; virago. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 88 out of 100.nounA big, masculine wife; a dominating woman; virago.“You archwives, strong as camels, take the high And overpowering hand against the male.”