Frobisher
[froh-bi-sher, frob-i-]
- Sir Martin,1535?–94, English navigator and explorer.
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Contemporary Examples of frobisher
Zelman: That was always the intention with the story of Frobisher.
Historical Examples of frobisher
"And such a hunting country for you," said Frobisher, in ecstasy.
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"The nicest stable of horses in the whole country," echoed Frobisher.
Roland CashelCharles James Lever
Frobisher took out his memorandum-book and wrote something with a pencil.
Roland CashelCharles James Lever
"Take you two to one it's not at Leonard's," said Frobisher.
Roland CashelCharles James Lever
I suppose, if it's Frobisher, or any of them, you'd rather not be bored?
Roland CashelCharles James Lever
Frobisher
- Sir Martin . ?1535–94, English navigator and explorer: made three unsuccessful voyages in search of the Northwest Passage (1576; 1577; 1578), visiting Labrador and Baffin Island
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