Argylls

/ɑrˈɡaɪlz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of argyll; multiple argyle patterns or garments with argyle designs.

Etymology

Variant spelling of 'argyles,' using the alternative spelling 'Argyll' (from the Scottish region) with the plural suffix '-s.'

Kelly Says

The spelling variation between 'argyles' and 'argylls' reflects how the Scottish placename has been anglicized over time, with both versions coexisting in English, showing how regional names evolve when they become fashion terms.

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