argyle
or Ar·gyle
(of knitted articles) having a diamond-shaped pattern in two or more colors.
Knitting. a diamond-shaped pattern of two or more colors, used in knitting socks, sweaters, etc.
a sock having this pattern.
Origin of argyle
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How to use argyle in a sentence
The first cat on the catwalk (sorry, we had to) was Vengeance, a 12-week-old Sphinx in an argyle sweater.
Kitty CATure Fashion Show, An Amazing Dog and Cat Fashion Show, Happened In New York This Weekend | Lori-Lee Emshey | September 30, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTEighteen 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.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel MunsellArchibald Campbell, duke of argyle, beheaded at Edinburgh for seditious measures.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology | Joel Munsellargyle 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.
Richard Carvel, Complete | Winston ChurchillDr. argyle was perfect in physical development and a model of gentlemanly qualities.
The Harris-Ingram Experiment | Charles E. Bolton
British Dictionary definitions for argyle
/ (ɑːˈɡaɪl) /
made of knitted or woven material with a diamond-shaped pattern of two or more colours
(often plural) a sock made of this
Origin of argyle
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