paisley

¹

or Pais·ley

[ peyz-lee ]

noun

, plural pais·leys.

1. a soft woolen fabric woven with a pattern of colorful and minutely detailed figures.
2. a shawl, scarf, tie, or other article made of this fabric.
3. a silk print simulating this fabric and weave.
4. Also called paisley print. a pattern resembling the design or figure on this fabric or material.

adjective

1. made of paisley:

   a paisley shawl.

2. having the pattern of a paisley.

Paisley

²

[ peyz-lee ]

noun

1. a city in the Strathclyde region, in SW Scotland, W of Glasgow: thread factories.
2. paisley.

paisley

¹

/ ˈpeɪzlɪ /

noun

1. a pattern of small curving shapes with intricate detailing, usually printed in bright colours
2. a soft fine wool fabric traditionally printed with this pattern
3. a garment made of this fabric, esp a shawl popular in the late 19th century
4. modifier of or decorated with this pattern

   a paisley scarf

Paisley

²

/ ˈpeɪzlɪ /

noun

1. PaisleyBob19191996MEnglishSPORT AND GAMES: footballerSPORT AND GAMES: football manager Bob. 1919–96, English footballer and manager: played for Liverpool (1939–54); under his management (1974–83) Liverpool won six English titles and the European Cup three times (1977, 1978, 1981)
2. PaisleyIan (Richard Kyle) Baron1926MNorthern IrelandPOLITICS: politicianRELIGION: clergyman Ian ( Richard Kyle ) Baron. born 1926, Northern Ireland politician and Presbyterian minister; cofounder (1972) and leader of the Ulster Democratic Unionist Party, First Minister of Northern Ireland from 2007 to 2008

Paisley

³

/ ˈpeɪzlɪ /

noun

1. an industrial town in SW Scotland, the administrative centre of Renfrewshire: one of the world's chief centres for the manufacture of thread, linen, and gauze in the 19th century. Pop: 74 170 (2001)

Word History and Origins

Origin of paisley¹

First recorded in 1825–35; named after Paisley

Word History and Origins

Origin of paisley¹

C19: named after Paisley

Example Sentences

Officially, the DUP has always maintained it never sat down with Sinn Féin until Ian Paisley and Gerry Adams met at Stormont in March 2007, shortly before the parties entered power-sharing.

From BBC

Officially, the DUP has always maintained it never sat down with Sinn Féin until Ian Paisley and Gerry Adams met at Stormont in March 2007, shortly before the parties entered power-sharing.

From BBC

The ancient Persian paisley motif has long been a symbol for strength and fertility, and a brushed Zen circle filling one panel represents inner peace while doubling as a planetary emblem.

From Los Angeles Times

Dodgers superfan and Grammy Award-winning country musician Brad Paisley will perform the national anthem and “Breaking Bad” star and avid Dodgers fan Bryan Cranston will deliver the late Vin Scully’s all-important directive, “It’s time for Dodger baseball.”

From Los Angeles Times

The summary case management pilot initially ran in sheriff courts in Dundee, Hamilton and Paisley and was expanded to Glasgow and Perth earlier this year.

From BBC