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.

Origin of argosy

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

Words nearby argosy

Argonauts, Argonne, Argonne Forest, argonon, Argos, argosy, argot, Argovie, arguable, arguably, argue

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Example sentences 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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单词	argosy
释义	argosy [ ahr-guh-see ] / ˈɑr gə si / SEE SYNONYMS FOR argosy ON THESAURUS.COM 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 Words nearby argosy Argonauts, Argonne, Argonne Forest, argonon, Argos, argosy, argot, Argovie, arguable, arguably, argue Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences 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 Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to argosy cache, stockpile, depot, repository, storehouse, armada, navy, squadron, flotilla, warships, vessels, emporium, arcade, mall, repertory, boutique, larder, arsenal, stash, magazine
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argosy

noun, plural ar·go·sies.

Origin of argosy

Words nearby argosy

Example sentences from the Web for argosy

British Dictionary definitions for argosy

noun plural -sies

Word Origin for argosy

Words related to argosy