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ar·gyle noun also ar·gyll \ˈärˌgīl, ˈȧˌg-, ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷\ (-s) Etymology: after Argyle, Argyll, branch of the Scottish clan of Campbell, from whose tartan the design was adapted 1. often capitalized a. : any of various geometric knitting patterns that are balanced patterns of varicolored diamond figures in solid and outline shapes on a single background color b. : a sock knit in such a pattern 2. [probably after a duke of Argyle] : a serving vessel for gravy or sauce having either an outer compartment for holding hot water or an inner one for a heated iron to keep the contents warm
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