argyle

See also: Argyle

English

Etymology

From the Argyll branch of the Scottish Campbell clan, named after their tartan.[1]

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈɑː.ɡaɪl/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈɑɹ.ɡaɪl/
  • Audio (General American):(file)

Noun

argyle (plural argyles)

  1. a pattern of diamond-shaped areas on a solid background; used especially of knitwear
  2. a sock having this pattern
  3. (historical) A type of gravy warmer.

Translations

References

  1. ^ Douglas Harper (2001–2025) “argyle”, in Online Etymology Dictionary.

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