Associations to the word «Argyle»

Wiktionary

ARGYLE, noun. A pattern of diamond-shaped areas on a solid background; used especially of knitwear
ARGYLE, noun. A sock having this pattern
ARGYLE, proper noun. Alternative spelling of Argyll

Dictionary definition

ARGYLE, noun. A covered gravy holder of silver or other metal containing a detachable central vessel for hot water to keep the gravy warm.
ARGYLE, noun. 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.
ARGYLE, noun. A sock knitted or woven with an argyle design (usually used in the plural).

Wise words

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