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paisley
1[ peyz-lee ]
noun
- a soft woolen fabric woven with a pattern of colorful and minutely detailed figures.
- a shawl, scarf, tie, or other article made of this fabric.
- a silk print simulating this fabric and weave.
- Also called paisley print. a pattern resembling the design or figure on this fabric or material.
adjective
- made of paisley:
a paisley shawl.
- having the pattern of a paisley.
Paisley
2[ peyz-lee ]
noun
- a city in the Strathclyde region, in SW Scotland, W of Glasgow: thread factories.
paisley
1/ ˈ±è±ðɪ³ú±ôɪ /
noun
- a pattern of small curving shapes with intricate detailing, usually printed in bright colours
- a soft fine wool fabric traditionally printed with this pattern
- a garment made of this fabric, esp a shawl popular in the late 19th century
- modifier of or decorated with this pattern
a paisley scarf
Paisley
2/ ˈ±è±ðɪ³ú±ôɪ /
noun
- an industrial town in SW Scotland, the administrative centre of Renfrewshire: one of the world's chief centres for the manufacture of thread, linen, and gauze in the 19th century. Pop: 74Â 170 (2001)
Paisley
3/ ˈ±è±ðɪ³ú±ôɪ /
noun
- PaisleyBob19191996MEnglishSPORT AND GAMES: footballerSPORT AND GAMES: football manager Bob. 1919–96, English footballer and manager: played for Liverpool (1939–54); under his management (1974–83) Liverpool won six English titles and the European Cup three times (1977, 1978, 1981)
- PaisleyIan (Richard Kyle) Baron1926MNorthern IrelandPOLITICS: politicianRELIGION: clergyman Ian ( Richard Kyle ) Baron. born 1926, Northern Ireland politician and Presbyterian minister; cofounder (1972) and leader of the Ulster Democratic Unionist Party, First Minister of Northern Ireland from 2007 to 2008
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of paisley1
Example Sentences
In “Blue Velvet,†Lynch created an eerie moment of romance and nostalgia in an otherwise disturbing scene as actor Dean Stockwell, in paisley tuxedo jacket, lip-syncs Orbison’s 1963 hit “In Dreams.â€
The ancient Persian paisley motif has long been a symbol for strength and fertility, and a brushed Zen circle filling one panel represents inner peace while doubling as a planetary emblem.
It’s like a good plaid or a paisley.
Further investigation uncovered a full skeleton with a faded, paisley dress and pointed heels.
Just above the pocket handkerchief, a paisley foulard.
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