argosy

[ahr-guh-see]

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noun, plural ar·go·sies.

a large merchant ship, especially one with a rich cargo.

a fleet of such ships.

an opulent supply.

Origin of argosy

1570–80; earlier ragusy < Italian (nave) ragusea (ship) of Ragusa

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Related Words for argosy

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Historical Examples of argosy

"Even now the galeasse should be setting out if the argosy is to be intercepted," he said.
The Sea-Hawk
Raphael Sabatini
The Argosy has been so good this year I must have it another; enclosed is $1.75.
Prairie Farmer, Vol. 56: No. 4, January 26, 1884
Various
With much reluctance the Khan consented, and the argosy set forth.
Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 5 of 8
Various
Edwards called on Mr. White, of The Argosy, and outlined a serial story.
The Fiction Factory
John Milton Edwards
This does not mean that I did not care to consider it for The Argosy.
The Fiction Factory
John Milton Edwards

British Dictionary definitions for argosy

argosy

noun plural -sies

archaic, or poetic a large abundantly laden merchant ship, or a fleet of such ships

Word Origin for argosy

C16: from Italian Ragusea (nave) (ship) of Ragusa

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Word Origin and History for argosy

1570s, from Italian (nave) Ragusea "(vessel) of Ragusa," maritime city on the Dalmatian coast of the Adriatic (modern Dubrovnik in Croatia). Their large merchant ships brought rich Eastern goods to 16c. England. The city name sometimes was Aragouse or Arragosa in 16c. English.