ARGYLE


Meaning of ARGYLE in English

noun

also ar·gyll ˈärˌgīl, ˈȧˌg-,  ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷

( -s )

Etymology: after Argyle, Argyll, branch of the Scottish clan of Campbell, from whose tartan the design was adapted

1. often capitalized

a. : any of various geometric knitting patterns that are balanced patterns of varicolored diamond figures in solid and outline shapes on a single background color

b. : a sock knit in such a pattern

2.

[probably after a duke of Argyle ]

: a serving vessel for gravy or sauce having either an outer compartment for holding hot water or an inner one for a heated iron to keep the contents warm

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