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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