argyle

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

noun a covered gravy holder of silver or other metal containing a detachable central vessel for hot water to keep the gravy warm
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)

From the Argyll branch of the Scottish Campbell clan, named after their tartan.

Argyle, Archibald, Marquis of, 250. — Footsteps of Dr. Johnson (Scotland), George Birkbeck Norman Hill
The Duke of Argyle, who bought everything, bought it. — English Eccentrics and Eccentricities, John Timbs
Argyle went off at six, and was in very indifferent humour as usual. — The Journal to Stella, Jonathan Swift

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