ARGYLE


Meaning of ARGYLE in English

/ahr"guyl/ , ( often cap. ) adj.

1. (of knitted articles) having a diamond-shaped pattern in two or more colors.

n.

2. a diamond-shaped pattern of two or more colors, used in knitting socks, sweaters, etc.

3. a sock having this pattern.

[ 1790-1800; var. of ARGYLL; so called because orig. patterned after the tartan of this clan ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .