argyle

[ ahr-gahyl ]

/ ˈɑr gaɪl /

(often initial capital letter)

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adjective

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

noun

a diamond-shaped pattern of two or more colors, used in knitting socks, sweaters, etc.

a sock having this pattern.

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Origin of argyle

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

Words nearby argyle

Argus, Argus-eyed, argus pheasant, arguta, argy-bargy, argyle, Argyll, Argyll and Bute, Argyll Robertson pupil, Argyllshire, argyria

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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|DAILY BEAST
Eighteen years ago the world became widely aware of the plaid yellow suit, the white minidress, and an overload of argyle.
Honoring the Iconic Style of ‘Clueless’|Erin Cunningham|July 17, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The marquis of Argyle beheaded at Edinburgh and his head set upon the Tolbooth.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
Archibald Campbell, duke of Argyle, beheaded at Edinburgh for seditious measures.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell

Argyle renewed his courtship to the king; and the king, with equal dissimulation, pretended to repose great confidence in Argyle.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part E.|David Hume
"'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

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

noun

(often plural) a sock made of this

Word Origin for argyle

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

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