Meaning of argosy in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈɑrɡəsi/

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  1. Noun

    argosy

    Etymology

    late 16th century: apparently from Italian Ragusea (nave)‘(vessel) of Ragusa’

    Definitions

    1. one or more large merchant ships

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