‖n. [ Russ. archieréi, fr. Gr. 'archierey`s; pref. 'archi- (E. arch-) + "ierey`s priest.] The higher order of clergy in Russia, including metropolitans, archbishops, and bishops. Pinkerton. [1913 Webster]
n. [ OE. archerie. ] 1. The use of the bow and arrows in battle, hunting, etc.; the art, practice, or skill of shooting with a bow and arrows. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Archers, or bowmen, collectively. [ 1913 Webster ]
Let all our archery fall off In wings of shot a-both sides of the van. Webster (1607). [ 1913 Webster ]