argyle

[ ahr-gahyl ]

/ ˈɑr gaɪl /

(often initial capital letter)

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.

Nearby words

argus tortoise beetle, argus-eyed, arguta, argy, argy-bargy, argyle, argyll, argyll and bute, argyll robertson pupil, argyllshire, argyria

Origin of argyle

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

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Examples from the Web for argyle

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
I found Argyle at his door, with his key, a little impatient.
The Memoirs of Harriette Wilson, Volumes One and Two|Harriette Wilson
My mother was fond of 'Mary of Argyle'; used to sing it when I was a lad,—hum, ha!
Hildegarde's Harvest|Laura E. Richards
After dinner, Dr. Argyle was walking the deck with Lucille in the star-light.
The Harris-Ingram Experiment|Charles E. Bolton

And Argyle pinched Aaron's arm fast, then went unsteadily up the steps to his hotel door.
Aaron's Rod|D. H. Lawrence
The feelings which had produced the coalition against the Marquess of Argyle retained their force long after his death.
The History of England from the Accession of James II.|Thomas Babington Macaulay

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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