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argyle

or Ar·gyle

[ ahr-gahyl ]

adjective

  1. (of knitted articles) having a diamond-shaped pattern in two or more colors.


noun

  1. Knitting. a diamond-shaped pattern of two or more colors, used in knitting socks, sweaters, etc.
  2. a sock having this pattern.

argyle

/ ɑːˈɡaɪl /

adjective

  1. made of knitted or woven material with a diamond-shaped pattern of two or more colours
“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


noun

  1. often plural a sock made of this
“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 argyle1

1790–1800; variant of Argyll; so called because originally patterned after the tartan of this clan
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Word History and Origins

Origin of argyle1

C20: after Campbell of Argyle (Argyll), the pattern being an adaptation of the tartan of this clan
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Example Sentences

The first cat on the catwalk (sorry, we had to) was Vengeance, a 12-week-old Sphinx in an argyle sweater.

Eighteen years ago the world became widely aware of the plaid yellow suit, the white minidress, and an overload of argyle.

The marquis of Argyle beheaded at Edinburgh and his head set upon the Tolbooth.

Archibald Campbell, duke of Argyle, beheaded at Edinburgh for seditious measures.

Argyle renewed his courtship to the king; and the king, with equal dissimulation, pretended to repose great confidence in Argyle.

"'On dit', that she has already refused as many dukes as did her Grace of Argyle," said Mrs. Meynel.

Dr. Argyle was perfect in physical development and a model of gentlemanly qualities.

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