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argyll, argyle|ɑːˈgaɪl|
[f. proper name.]
A vessel of silver or metal, like a small coffee-pot, in which to serve up gravy, so as to keep it hot.
1797M. Underwood Treat. Dis. Children III. 74 The pot is formed in the shape of an Argyle, or gravy-pot. 1822W. Kitchiner Cook's Oracle 338 We have in the English kitchen, our ‘argyll’ for gravy. 1922Weekly Dispatch 31 Dec. 6 Especially quaint were the argyles, in which there was a receptacle for hot water so that the gravy might not be cooled down by the use of a cold ladle. 1931E. Wenham Domestic Silver v. 67 When, in the eighteenth century, it became fashionable to carve the joint on the table, a now almost forgotten gravy-holder, known as an argyle, was popular.
▸ A pattern (esp. on fabric) consisting of diamond shapes of various colours overlaid with contrasting diagonal stripes, based on the tartan of the Argyll branch of the Campbell clan of Scotland; (also) a garment bearing this pattern. Freq. attrib.
1890Ladies' Home Jrnl. Sept. 17/2 But Gordon and Stuart, Fife and Argyle plaids are well brought out in this silky-looking material. 1959D. Beaty Cone of Silence xvii. 186 An expanse of green and beige Argyle sock. 1962Women's Own 28 July 19/1 Adam dropped in to enquire if Joy had finished darning his favourite argyles. 1980McCall's Bk. Afghans 6 17 (caption) Plaids and argyles—two bonnie patterns from Scotland. 1985Times 17 Dec. 9/1 Shoe boots look good..when the gap between shoe and skirt is filled in with ribbed tights, Argyll socks or fancy hosiery. 2004N.Y. Times 18 Jan. 19/1 [He] recently donned an argyle sweater to help soften his image, and to stay warm in New Hampshire. |