argosies Definition
large merchant ships, especially in reference to those of Venice.
Using argosies: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "argosies" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The port was filled with Venetian argosies.
Example
The argosies brought spices and silk from the East.
Example
The wealthy merchant owned several argosies.
Phrases with argosies
Example
The yacht sailed in full sail like an argosy, its white sails billowing in the wind.
Origins of argosies
from Italian 'ragusea', meaning 'of Ragusa', a city in Croatia that was an important trading center
Summary: argosies in Brief
'Argosies' [ahr-guh-seez] are large merchant ships, particularly those of Venice. They were used for trade and transportation of goods, such as spices and silk from the East. The phrase 'in full sail like an argosy' describes something moving quickly and majestically, often a ship or boat.
