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.

Origin of argyle

1
1790–1800; variant of Argyll; so called because originally patterned after the tartan of this clan

Words Nearby argyle

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How to use argyle in a sentence

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

    Richard Carvel, Complete | Winston Churchill
  • Dr. argyle was perfect in physical development and a model of gentlemanly qualities.

    The Harris-Ingram Experiment | Charles E. Bolton

British Dictionary definitions for argyle

argyle

/ (ɑːˈɡaɪl) /


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

noun
  1. (often plural) a sock made of this

Origin of argyle

1
C20: after Campbell of Argyle (Argyll), the pattern being an adaptation of the tartan of this clan

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