argyles
|ar-gyle|
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/ˈɑrɡaɪlz/
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/ˈɑːɡaɪlz/
(argyle)
diamond/lozenge pattern
Etymology
'argyle' originates from the Scottish place-name 'Argyll', ultimately from Gaelic 'Earra-Ghàidheal', where 'Earra' meant 'coast' and 'Ghàidheal' meant 'Gaels'.
'argyle' changed from the place-name 'Argyll' and the associated tartan pattern; the term was applied in the 19th century to a diamond-patterned knit derived from that tartan and entered English as 'argyle'.
Initially it referred to the region or the clan tartan; over time it evolved into its current meaning referring to the diamond-patterned design and the garments (especially socks and sweaters) featuring that design.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural of 'argyle': items or fabrics decorated with the argyle (diamond) pattern, especially socks or sweaters.
He wore argyles to the party.
Synonyms
Adjective 1
having or decorated with an argyle pattern (used attributively: e.g., argyle socks). (This is the adjectival use of the base form; 'argyles' can refer to multiple items described by this adjective.)
She bought several argyles for the winter.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/10/12 06:46