Argall

[ahr-gawl, -guh l]

noun

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

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Take two scruples of cochineal, and two ounces of argall finely pounded and sifted, and mix it with the liquor a little at a time.
The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches,
Mary Eaton
But Argall had already departed to face his accusers in England.
Pioneers of the Old South
Mary Johnston
(p. 233)—Argall's lieutenant, in command of the captured "Jonas."
The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. I: Acadia, 1610-1613
Various
In May, 1618 Argall returned to Virginia as deputy governor in charge.
The First Seventeen Years: Virginia 1607-1624
Charles E. Hatch
Argall asked for the commander, but La Saussaye had fled to the woods.
Pioneers Of France In The New World
Francis Parkman, Jr.