What does Argyle mean?

Definitions for Argyle
ˈɑr gaɪlar·gyle

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. argyll, argylenoun

    a covered gravy holder of silver or other metal containing a detachable central vessel for hot water to keep the gravy warm

  2. argyle, argyllnoun

    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. argyle, argyllnoun

    a sock knitted or woven with an argyle design (usually used in the plural)

Wiktionary

  1. argylenoun

    a pattern of diamond-shaped areas on a solid background; used especially of knitwear

  2. argylenoun

    a sock having this pattern

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  1. argyle

    Argyle is a design or pattern that features interlocking diamonds, typically in multiple and various colors, often used on knitwear such as socks and sweaters. It originated from the tartan of Clan Campbell, which is based in Argyll in western Scotland.

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  1. Argyle

    The argyle pattern is made of diamonds or lozenges. The word is sometimes used to refer to an individual diamond in the design but more commonly refers to the overall pattern. Most argyle layouts contain layers of overlapping motifs, adding a sense of three-dimensionality, movement, and texture. Typically, there is an overlay of intercrossing diagonal lines on solid diamonds. The argyle pattern is derived from the tartan of Clan Campbell, of Argyll in western Scotland, used for kilts and plaids, and from the patterned socks worn by Scottish Highlanders since at least the 17th century. These were generally known as "tartan hose". Argyle knitwear became fashionable in England and then the USA after the first world war. Pringle of Scotland popularised the design, helped by its identification with the Duke of Windsor. Pringle's website says that "the iconic Pringle argyle design was developed" in the 1920s. The duke, like others, used this pattern for golf clothing: both for jerseys and for the long socks needed for the plus-fours trouser fashion of the day. Payne Stewart, who won the U.S. Open and a PGA championship, was known and loved by fans for his bright and "flashy" dress; he wore tams, knickerbockers, and argyle socks.

Surnames Frequency by Census Records

  1. ARGYLE

    According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Argyle is ranked #21260 in terms of the most common surnames in America.

    The Argyle surname appeared 1,233 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Argyle.

    92.7% or 1,144 total occurrences were White.
    4.3% or 53 total occurrences were Black.
    1% or 13 total occurrences were of two or more races.
    0.8% or 10 total occurrences were American Indian or Alaskan Native.
    0.6% or 8 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
    0.4% or 5 total occurrences were Asian.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Argyle in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Argyle in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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