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argyle

noun
/ˈɑː.ɡaɪl/UK/ˈɑɹ.ɡaɪl/US/ɑɹˈɡaɪl/

Etymology

From the Argyll branch of the Scottish Campbell clan, named after their tartan.

Definitions

  1. a pattern of diamond-shaped areas on a solid background

    a pattern of diamond-shaped areas on a solid background; used especially of knitwear

  2. a sock having this pattern

  3. A type of gravy warmer.

  4. ›+ 6 more definitions

    1. Alternative spelling of Argyll.

    2. A surname.

    3. A rural locality in the City of Greater Bendigo, Victoria, Australia.

    4. A number of places in Canada

      A number of places in Canada:

    5. A number of places in the United States

      A number of places in the United States:

    6. Alternative letter-case form of argyle.

      • This foot was covered with a blue and gray Argyle sock, and Mrs. Whatsit sat there, wriggling her toes, contentedly finishing her sandwich before scrambling to her feet.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA