ar|chive

ar|chive
ar|chive «AHR kyv», noun.
a particular collection of documents, especially of an individual: »

This historic archive, extending to about 20,000 documents in 107 volumes, contains the official correspondence of the three British commanders in chief in America…during the Revolutionary War (William B. Todd).

Usage See archives for usage note. (Cf.archives)

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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