argosy

[ ahr-guh-see ]

noun

, plural ar·go·sies.

1. a large merchant ship, especially one with a rich cargo.
2. a fleet of such ships.
3. an opulent supply.

argosy

/ ˈɑːɡəsɪ /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of argosy¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of argosy¹

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

Example Sentences

No such argosy had ever set out before in pursuit of the golden fleece of happiness.

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Is not my anger terrible as I dash your argosy, your thunder-bearing frigate, into fragments, as you would crack an eggshell?

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Argosy, r′go-si, n. a large merchant-vessel richly laden, esp.

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I called, stammering incoherently, after her, but her light argosy skimmed the water steadily.

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Once more the Golden Hind was at sea steering northward, the richest argosy which had ever yet floated on the ocean.

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