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 Definitions of Argyle  [ˈɑr gaɪl]  

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Definition of 'Argyle' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. ((often cap.)) argyle
(in knitting) a diamond-shaped pattern using two or more colors.

2.  argyle
an article knitted with this pattern.

Etymology:  (1790–1800; after Argyll ; so called because orig. patterned after tartans of this county)

Definition of 'Argyle' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) argyll, argyle
a covered gravy holder of silver or other metal containing a detachable central vessel for hot water to keep the gravy warm

2. (noun) argyle, argyll
a design consisting of a pattern of varicolored diamonds on a solid background (originally for knitted articles); patterned after the tartan of a clan in western Scotland

3. (noun) argyle, argyll
a sock knitted or woven with an argyle design (usually used in the plural)



'Argyle' - Nearby Entries  

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