argyle Definition

argyle
adj

1. Said of socks, jumpers, etc: having a diamond pattern in two or more colours.

noun

1. A diamond pattern on knitwear, etc.
2. A garment with this pattern, especially socks or a jumper.

Example: Frank got a pair of argyles for his birthday

Etymology: 18c: a variant of Argyll, because the pattern was based on the tartan of Campbell of Argyll.