argyle

or Ar·gyle

[ ahr-gahyl ]

adjective

1. (of knitted articles) having a diamond-shaped pattern in two or more colors.

noun

1. Knitting. a diamond-shaped pattern of two or more colors, used in knitting socks, sweaters, etc.
2. a sock having this pattern.

argyle

/ ɑːˈɡaɪl /

adjective

1. made of knitted or woven material with a diamond-shaped pattern of two or more colours

noun

1. often plural a sock made of this

Word History and Origins

Origin of argyle¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of argyle¹

C20: after Campbell of Argyle (Argyll), the pattern being an adaptation of the tartan of this clan

Example Sentences

The first cat on the catwalk (sorry, we had to) was Vengeance, a 12-week-old Sphinx in an argyle sweater.

From The Daily Beast

Eighteen years ago the world became widely aware of the plaid yellow suit, the white minidress, and an overload of argyle.

From The Daily Beast

The marquis of Argyle beheaded at Edinburgh and his head set upon the Tolbooth.

From Project Gutenberg

Archibald Campbell, duke of Argyle, beheaded at Edinburgh for seditious measures.

From Project Gutenberg

Argyle renewed his courtship to the king; and the king, with equal dissimulation, pretended to repose great confidence in Argyle.

From Project Gutenberg

"'On dit', that she has already refused as many dukes as did her Grace of Argyle," said Mrs. Meynel.

From Project Gutenberg

Dr. Argyle was perfect in physical development and a model of gentlemanly qualities.

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