argosy

[ ahr-guh-see ]

/ ˈɑr gə si /

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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.

Nearby words

argonauts, argonne, argonne forest, argonon, argos, argosy, argot, argovie, arguable, arguably, argue

Origin of argosy

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

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Examples from the Web for argosy

To her, Bill would not merely be the proprietor and chief passenger of this argosy, but the captain, as well.
Good References|E. J. Rath
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
How the news of this argosy flew even to towns a day's journey up from the coast!
The Children's Book of Thanksgiving Stories|Various
"I haven't much idea the Argosy is read in foreign capitals," Jeff felt bound to assure her.
The Prisoner|Alice Brown

I cannot be happier away from you; tis richer than an argosy of pearls.
Life of John Keats|William Michael Rossetti

British Dictionary definitions for argosy

argosy

/ (ˈɑːɡəsɪ) /

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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