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An example of an Argyle style pattern. An argyle (/ ˈ ɑːr. ɡ aɪ l /, occasionally spelled argyll) pattern is made of diamonds or lozenges. The word is sometimes used to refer to an individual diamond in the design, but more commonly refers to the overall pattern. Most argyle contains layers of overlapping motifs, adding a sense of three ...
The following other wikis use this file: Usage on de.wikipedia.org Burlington (Textilmarke) Argyle (Muster) Usage on id.wikipedia.org Argil (pola)
Dubious origin. Pointless orphan. --Wetman 04:50, 31 Dec 2004 (UTC) Besides, this use of argyle isn't just a type of sock. It refers to anything that uses this pattern. An argyle sweater, an argyle cap, argyle mittens, etc.--Sketchee 02:40, Jan 8, 2005 (UTC) I think it is a necessary article. But needs redoing.
The name is generally said to derive from Old Irish airer Goídel, meaning "border region of the Gaels".The early 13th-century author of De Situ Albanie wrote that "the name Arregathel means the margin (i.e., border region) of the Scots or Irish, because all Scots and Irish are generally called Gattheli (i.e. Gaels), from their ancient warleader known as Gaithelglas."
Word art is a form of expression that can transform a room into a more personal and meaningful space. Top designers share how to keep it fresh and modern.
For the full etymology, see "diaper".The Oxford dictionary gives the Greek dia for "cross" as in "diamond" or "diagonal"; and aspros, Greek for "white".A white diamond or white cloth is used on the diagonal, hence the diagonal lattice or reticulation in patterning.
There are two main types of word art: [2] One uses words or phrases because of their ideological meaning, their status as an icon, or their use in well-known advertising slogans; in this type, the content is of paramount importance, and is seen in some of the work of Barbara Kruger, On Kawara and Jenny Holzer's projection artwork called "For the City" (2005) in Manhattan.
This is a list of English words inherited and derived directly from the Old English stage of the language. This list also includes neologisms formed from Old English roots and/or particles in later forms of English, and words borrowed into other languages (e.g. French, Anglo-French, etc.) then borrowed back into English (e.g. bateau, chiffon, gourmet, nordic, etc.).