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argosy

[ ahr-guh-see ]

noun

plural argosies.
  1. a large merchant ship, especially one with a rich cargo.
  2. a fleet of such ships.
  3. an opulent supply.

argosy

/ ˈɑːɡəsɪ /

noun

  1. archaic.
    a large abundantly laden merchant ship, or a fleet of such ships
“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
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Word History and Origins

Origin of argosy1

1570–80; earlier ragusy < Italian ( nave ) ragusea (ship) of Ragusa
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Word History and Origins

Origin of argosy1

C16: from Italian Ragusea ( nave ) (ship) of Ragusa

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