Definitions for argyles

argyles ar·gyle

Spelling: [ahr-gahyl]
IPA: /ˈɑr gaɪl/

Argyles is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 249 anagrams from letters in argyles (aeglrsy).

Definitions for argyles

noun

  1. a diamond-shaped pattern of two or more colors, used in knitting socks, sweaters, etc.
  2. a sock having this pattern.

adjective

  1. (of knitted articles) having a diamond-shaped pattern in two or more colors.

Origin of argyles

1790-1800; variant of Argyll; so called because orig. patterned after the tartan of this clan

Examples for argyles

The first cat on the catwalk (sorry, we had to) was Vengeance, a 12-week-old Sphinx in an argyle sweater.

Their son Archibald succeeded as fifth Earl of argyle about the end of 1558.

Secondly, the accession of foreign troops to the Duke of argyle's force.

The presbyterians and revolutioners were headed by the duke of argyle.

The Marquess of argyle was the head of a party as well as the head of a tribe.

For Mr. Neefit's bankers held an establishment in argyle Street.

Eighteen years ago the world became widely aware of the plaid yellow suit, the white minidress, and an overload of argyle.

For that territory, however, he owed homage to the House of argyle.

As argyle's to the tartan, my heart has warmed to an Irishman since that night.

"We have nothing like it in Scotland," said the Duke of argyle.

Word Value for argyles
Scrable

10

Words with friends

11

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