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. 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

²

/ 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

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

In central Oregon, desert surrounds the Paisley 5 Mile Point Caves.

From Science News For Students

In fashion, the mango inspired the instantly recognizable paisley pattern, a teardrop-shaped icon that gained couture approval in Europe during the British rule of India.

From Ozy

Galeria is a collage of quotations: columns, chrome black tables, panels with English paisley fabric.

From The Daily Beast

Peterson is wearing a crisp white-and-blue striped shirt and fraying paisley ascot.

From The Daily Beast

“The reason gays and lesbians go to Las Vegas is totally different than the general population,” says Paisley.

From The Daily Beast

Just before summer began, Brad Paisley and LL Cool J arrived to cure racism.

From The Daily Beast

There was also the paisley mini with nude fishnet tights she wore in “The Crash,” when the Draper home was robbed.

From The Daily Beast

She was furthermore attired in an old Paisley shawl belonging to her grandmother—what better way to advertise a grandmother?

From Project Gutenberg

We found much to do in Paisley, not only in the night services but on the streets, in the homes of refuge and in homes.

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The trade of Paisley continues in a satisfactory state, and weavers are in great demand.

From Project Gutenberg

What does he think of the commerce of the city of Glasgow, and of the manufactures of Paisley and all the adjacent country?

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These were the first-fruits of the godliness and learning of the Abbot of Paisley: hereafter we will hear more.

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