Andros
Sir Edmund, 1637–1714, British governor in the American colonies, 1686–89, 1692–98.
the largest island in the Bahamas, in the W part of the group. 1,600 sq. mi. (4,144 sq. km).
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How to use Andros in a sentence
But, though repeatedly admitted to an audience, his complaints against the Royal Governor (Andros) had produced no effect.
The Loyalists of America and Their Times, Vol. 1 of 2 | Egerton RyersonAndros sent out his tax-gatherers without consulting the tax-payers.
A short history of Rhode Island | George Washington GreeneIn substance Andros had his own way, though not without occasional opposition and now and then humiliation.
A short history of Rhode Island | George Washington GreeneUnfortunately for Andros he was in Boston at this critical moment, and Boston was ready to act with her wonted vigor.
A short history of Rhode Island | George Washington GreeneTheir virtual assertion of popular sovereignty was temporarily smothered by imported tyranny in the shape of Sir Edmund Andros.
William Bradford of Plymouth | Albert Hale Plumb
British Dictionary definitions for Andros
/ (ˈændrəs) /
an island in the Aegean Sea, the northernmost of the Cyclades: long famous for wine. Capital: Andros. Pop: 10 009 (2001). Area: about 311 sq km (120 sq miles)
an island in the N Caribbean, the largest of the Bahamas. Pop: 7686 (2000). Area: 4144 sq km (1600 sq miles)
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