Frobisher

[ froh-bi-sher, frob-i- ]

/ ˈfroʊ bɪ ʃər, ˈfrɒb ɪ- /

noun

Sir Martin,1535?–94, English navigator and explorer.

Example sentences from the Web for frobisher

Zelman: That was always the intention with the story of Frobisher.

Damages' Bloody Finale |Jace Lacob |April 20, 2010 |DAILY BEAST
It might be better, if you and Mr. Frobisher are not engaged.

For the Allinson Honor |Harold Bindloss
Then, rising to his feet, he dismissed the little group and requested Frobisher to follow him.

A Chinese Command |Harry Collingwood
They had not heard the dogs for some minutes, and, hoping that the pursuit had perhaps been abandoned, Frobisher glanced round.

A Chinese Command |Harry Collingwood

"I'm beginning to think Mr. Allinson is a bit of a genius," Frobisher observed.

For the Allinson Honor |Harold Bindloss
On the 7th, he was overtaken by Frobisher with orders to come back.

Sir Walter Ralegh |William Stebbing

British Dictionary definitions for frobisher

Frobisher

/ (ˈfrəʊbɪʃə) /

noun

Sir Martin . ?1535–94, English navigator and explorer: made three unsuccessful voyages in search of the Northwest Passage (1576; 1577; 1578), visiting Labrador and Baffin Island

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Frobisher

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Example sentences from the Web for frobisher

British Dictionary definitions for frobisher

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