Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A knitting pattern of varicolored, diamond-shaped areas on a solid background.
- noun A sock knit in this pattern.
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- noun a
pattern ofdiamond -shaped areas on a solidbackground ; used especially ofknitwear - noun a
sock having this pattern
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- 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
- noun a sock knitted or woven with an argyle design (usually used in the plural)
- noun a covered gravy holder of silver or other metal containing a detachable central vessel for hot water to keep the gravy warm
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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Examples
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A fellow in argyle socks (not only argyle socks carried this fake man in a top hat around several times.
Circus Wonder arhyalon 2008
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Q: You talk about cardigans in the book and mention argyle, which is very American.
chicagotribune.com - 2010
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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!
Carolyn Scott: Father's Day Feast Carolyn Scott 2011
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Holmes, decked out in a tan argyle sweater vest, accepted the trophy and smiled broadly for the cameras.
After midseason arrest, Super Bowl MVP took 'humble' route 2009
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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.
Summer's Prettier Diapers Sarah Nassauer 2011
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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!
Carolyn Scott: Father's Day Feast Carolyn Scott 2011
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Or pair the skirt with Kane's henna argyle cardigan £820.
Must Haves for Spring Tina Gaudoin 2011
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So my right sock is usually a standard white ankle sock, and the left is rainbow-striped or polka-dotted or argyle.
Left Neglected Lisa Genova 2011
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She was ravishing in her tailored jackets and argyle socks.
Lorelei 2010
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So my right sock is usually a standard white ankle sock, and the left is rainbow-striped or polka-dotted or argyle.
Left Neglected Lisa Genova 2011
reesetee commented on the word argyle
Best when used with the word socks. ;-)
February 20, 2007
slumry commented on the word argyle
In my household:
Wife: "Yes, I checked to make sure the stove was off."
Husband: "But did you argyle?
July 2, 2007
skipvia commented on the word argyle
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...
October 3, 2007
oroboros commented on the word argyle
Alley oop oop...oop...oop-oop!
October 4, 2007
reesetee commented on the word argyle
Who's not old enough? ;-)
October 4, 2007
skipvia commented on the word argyle
He's got a chauffeur that's a genuine dino-SAHWAH...
October 4, 2007
chained_bear commented on the word argyle
I remember it. (If only therapy would help.)
October 4, 2007
skipvia commented on the word argyle
Don't fight it. Just sing along.
He's got a great big club and a head full of HOWAH...
October 4, 2007
reesetee commented on the word argyle
*rubbing twisted arm*
Like great big lions and grizzly BEARUHS....
October 4, 2007
victoriapl commented on the word argyle
pattern of diamonds in a diagonal checkerboard arrangement.
December 1, 2007
bilby commented on the word argyle
There's a large diamond mine in Australia called Argyle.
July 26, 2008