Argosy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Argosy is a noun meaning A merchant ship.
Meaning
A merchant ship.
More Meanings
- A merchant flotilla, fleet.
- An abundant supply, boatload.
Example Sentences
The wreck was total—as total as that ever is which trusts its all to one argosy.
Gremio, 'tis known my father hath no less Than three great argosies, besides two galliasses, And twelve tight galleys; these I will assure her, And twice as much, whate'er thou offer'st next.
Yet we may be grateful to him for saving for us from the wreck of ancient literature some waifs and strays which, but for his humble labours, might have sunk irretrievably with so many golden argosies in the fathomless ocean of the past.
Returning to the Shakespeare lines with which this discussion began, one should note that “Rose” is nowhere to be found among the hundred currently most popular girls' given names in America, having been elbowed out by argosies of Tiffanys, Courtneys, Kimberlys et al.
Word Forms
- argosies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include antiquarian, argonaut, cargoman, baglo, galleon, polacre.
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