Definitions
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
- n. A knitting pattern of varicolored, diamond-shaped areas on a solid background.
- n. A sock knit in this pattern.
Wiktionary
- n. a pattern of diamond-shaped areas on a solid background; used especially of knitwear
- n. a sock having this pattern
WordNet 3.0
- n. 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
- n. a sock knitted or woven with an argyle design (usually used in the plural)
- n. a covered gravy holder of silver or other metal containing a detachable central vessel for hot water to keep the gravy warm
Etymologies
- After Clan Campbell of Argyle, Argyll, a former county of western Scotland, originally from the pattern of their tartan.
Examples
“A fellow in argyle socks (not only argyle socks carried this fake man in a top hat around several times.”
“Q: You talk about cardigans in the book and mention argyle, which is very American.”
“She was ravishing in her tailored jackets and argyle socks.”
“Or pair the skirt with Kane's henna argyle cardigan £820.”
“Holmes, decked out in a tan argyle sweater vest, accepted the trophy and smiled broadly for the cameras.”
“So my right sock is usually a standard white ankle sock, and the left is rainbow-striped or polka-dotted or argyle.”
“Turn on the game, pour him a glass of his favorite beer and fire up the grill, it's time to knock dad's argyle socks off with this manly menu!”
“This summer, Pampers is selling argyle and polka-dot diapers as Limited Edition Prints after offering printed diapers by fashion designer Cynthia Rowley last summer.”
“Oscar was waiting for me at my door, looking quite dandy in his little red argyle sweater.”
“I take a look at him; he looks like he could easily apply for Chess Club membership with his glasses and argyle sweater.”
Lists
These user-created lists contain the word ‘argyle’.
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Top 500 Shower Curtains
Favorite designs for shower curtains. Inspired by the list Top 500 SAT Words Shower Curtain by jwjarvis.
goldfish, tan stripes, blue stripes, bubbles, map of the world, postcard holder, bacon, mariachis, sushi, palm fronds, periodic table of..., blue circles and 280 more...
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DesiluTrektionary
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Professional copy editorcraven, compassionate, trek, progressive, argyle, journalism, love, consciousness, effervescence, integrity, plop, noxious and 21 more...
bilby There's a large diamond mine in Australia called Argyle. Jul 26, 2008
victoriapl pattern of diamonds in a diagonal checkerboard arrangement. Dec 1, 2007
reesetee *rubbing twisted arm*
Like great big lions and grizzly BEARUHS.... Oct 4, 2007
skipvia Don't fight it. Just sing along.
He's got a great big club and a head full of HOWAH... Oct 4, 2007
chained_bear I remember it. (If only therapy would help.) Oct 3, 2007
skipvia He's got a chauffeur that's a genuine dino-SAHWAH... Oct 3, 2007
reesetee Who's not old enough? ;-) Oct 3, 2007
oroboros Alley oop oop...oop...oop-oop! Oct 3, 2007
skipvia You're probably not old enough to remember a song called "Alley Oop" by the Hollywood Argyles. Not actually a band--they were formed on the spur of the moment by the composer/vocalist in order to get the song recorded. A proverbial one hit wonder... Oct 3, 2007
slumry In my household:
Wife: "Yes, I checked to make sure the stove was off."
Husband: "But did you argyle? Jul 2, 2007
reesetee Best when used with the word socks. ;-) Feb 20, 2007