Andros

[ an-druhs ]

/ ˈæn drəs /

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noun

Sir Edmund, 1637–1714, British governor in the American colonies, 1686–89, 1692–98.

the largest island in the Bahamas, in the W part of the group. 1,600 sq. mi. (4,144 sq. km).

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How to use Andros in a sentence

But, though repeatedly admitted to an audience, his complaints against the Royal Governor (Andros) had produced no effect.
The Loyalists of America and Their Times, Vol. 1 of 2|Egerton Ryerson
Andros sent out his tax-gatherers without consulting the tax-payers.
A short history of Rhode Island|George Washington Greene
In substance Andros had his own way, though not without occasional opposition and now and then humiliation.
A short history of Rhode Island|George Washington Greene
Unfortunately for Andros he was in Boston at this critical moment, and Boston was ready to act with her wonted vigor.
A short history of Rhode Island|George Washington Greene

Their virtual assertion of popular sovereignty was temporarily smothered by imported tyranny in the shape of Sir Edmund Andros.
William Bradford of Plymouth|Albert Hale Plumb

British Dictionary definitions for Andros

Andros

/ (ˈændrəs) /

noun

an island in the Aegean Sea, the northernmost of the Cyclades: long famous for wine. Capital: Andros. Pop: 10 009 (2001). Area: about 311 sq km (120 sq miles)

an island in the N Caribbean, the largest of the Bahamas. Pop: 7686 (2000). Area: 4144 sq km (1600 sq miles)

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