Demarch
[di:mɑ:k]
Definition
(n.) March; walk; gait.
(n.) A chief or ruler of a deme or district in Greece.
Edited by Jonathan
Examples
- But tell me, uncle, what is the difference between a Demarch and an Eparch? Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- All seems going smoothly, said the Demarch to Maurice, as they turned away. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- When the Demarch ended, he raised his head with a bitter smile on his pallid face, and flung out his hand threateningly towards the speaker. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- Don't trouble your head about me, said the Demarch, kissing her; if I die I die, and if I live I live—it's the fortune of war. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- Helena still sat near him, holding his hot hand; and the Demarch, thus having got his audience together, began to make his last confession. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- And both the Olympian and Englishman incarnate in a Greek, said the Demarch graciously. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- I am afraid it will be horribly damaged on the transit, replied the Demarch, smiling. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- As a matter of fact, a Demarch is a kind of mayor, and really it is too small a title for me, seeing I have a whole island to myself. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- The moon is not up till late to-night, said the Demarch, looking at the sky, so in the darkness we will be able to test it splendidly. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- Well, they are safe so far, said the Demarch thankfully; but, by Jupiter, Maurice, those rascals have heard the rocket go! Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- It's four days since he went away, said the Demarch to Maurice, with a sigh, as he put down his glass; yet he does not seem to be coming back. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- Oh, my dear Maurice, continued the Demarch, taking his nephew's hand, how fervently do I thank God that you are alive! Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- Caliphronas, too startled to speak, stood looking blankly at the Demarch, pale as the marble pillar against which he leaned. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- Don't undervalue your fighting powers, Maurice, said the Demarch, who overheard this remark; your tussle with Alcibiades was no light one. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
- The old Demarch took Maurice by the hand and spoke solemnly. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
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