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Argall

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[ahr-gawl, -guhl] / ˈɑr gɔl, -gəl /

noun

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


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“It’s agony, pure agony,” Ms. Argall said in that interview.

From New York Times • Apr. 20, 2023

“Sooner or later someone is going to say, ‘Turn off the streetlights,’” Argall said.

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 assured them that he would take their part in such a war, and they consented to his plan.

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