'Sciomachy' definitions:

Definition of 'Sciomachy'

From: GCIDE
  • Sciomachy \Sci*om"a*chy\, n. [Gr. ?, ?; ? a shadow + ? battle: cf. F. sciomachie, sciamachie.] A fighting with a shadow; a mock contest; an imaginary or futile combat. [Written also scimachy.] --Cowley. [1913 Webster]