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argosy
[ ahr-guh-see ]
noun
- a large merchant ship, especially one with a rich cargo.
- a fleet of such ships.
- an opulent supply.
argosy
/ ˈɑːɡəsɪ /
noun
- archaic.a large abundantly laden merchant ship, or a fleet of such ships
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Origin of argosy1
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Example Sentences
No such argosy had ever set out before in pursuit of the golden fleece of happiness.
Is not my anger terrible as I dash your argosy, your thunder-bearing frigate, into fragments, as you would crack an eggshell?
Argosy, r′go-si, n. a large merchant-vessel richly laden, esp.
I called, stammering incoherently, after her, but her light argosy skimmed the water steadily.
Once more the Golden Hind was at sea steering northward, the richest argosy which had ever yet floated on the ocean.
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