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Argall

American  
[ahr-gawl, -guhl] / ˈɑr gɔl, -gəl /

noun

  1. Sir Samuel, 1572–1639, British explorer: colonial governor of Virginia 1617–19.


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Ms. O’Brien’s mother, Ellen Argall, told CBS News this week that Frank and Kerry O’Brien are married and that both are licensed boat captains and have sailed for nearly 20 years.

From New York Times • Apr. 20, 2023

Argall said he was dismayed to learn the effort didn’t pan out.

From Washington Times • Jan. 25, 2020

In 1613, the English sea captain Samuel Argall hatched a scheme to kidnap Pocahontas as a way of gaining leverage over her chieftain father.

From Washington Post • Oct. 18, 2018

In April 1613, Capt. Argall captured Pocahontas in the town of Passapatanzy, where she had been calling on relatives.

From Slate • Jun. 22, 2014

In April, Captain Samuel Argall was sent to the Potomac to trade for corn.

From The Stronghold A Story of Historic Northern Neck of Virginia and Its People by Haynie, Miriam

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