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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.
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Argyle
is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
| an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle. |
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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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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