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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

Captain Argall welcomed his three guests and ushered them into the ship's cabin where a feast had been spread for them.

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

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