argyle
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gaɪl adjective
1.
(of knitted articles) having a diamond-shaped pattern in two or more colors.
noun
2.
a diamond-shaped pattern of two or more colors, used in knitting socks, sweaters, etc.
3.
a sock having this pattern.
Origin:
1790–1800; variant of Argyll; so called because orig. patterned after the tartan of this clan
1790–1800; variant of Argyll; so called because orig. patterned after the tartan of this clan
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| —adj | |
| 1. | made of knitted or woven material with a diamond-shaped pattern of two or more colours |
| —n | |
| 2. | (often plural) a sock made of this |
| [C20: after Campbell of Argyle (Argyll), the pattern being an adaptation of the tartan of this clan] | |
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Argyle
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Word Origin & History
Argyle
"diamond-shaped pattern of two or more colors in fabric," said to be so called from similarity to tartans worn by Campbell clan of Argyll, Scotland. The place name is lit. "land of the Gaels," from O.Ir. airer "country."
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