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paisley

1
or ±Ê²¹¾±²õ·±ô±ð²â

[ peyz-lee ]

noun

plural paisleys.
  1. a soft woolen fabric woven with a pattern of colorful and minutely detailed figures.
  2. a shawl, scarf, tie, or other article made of this fabric.
  3. a silk print simulating this fabric and weave.
  4. Also called paisley print. a pattern resembling the design or figure on this fabric or material.


adjective

  1. made of paisley:

    a paisley shawl.

  2. having the pattern of a paisley.

Paisley

2

[ peyz-lee ]

noun

  1. a city in the Strathclyde region, in SW Scotland, W of Glasgow: thread factories.

paisley

1

/ ˈ±è±ðɪ³ú±ôɪ /

noun

  1. a pattern of small curving shapes with intricate detailing, usually printed in bright colours
  2. a soft fine wool fabric traditionally printed with this pattern
  3. a garment made of this fabric, esp a shawl popular in the late 19th century
  4. modifier of or decorated with this pattern

    a paisley scarf

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Paisley

2

/ ˈ±è±ðɪ³ú±ôɪ /

noun

  1. 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: 74 170 (2001)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Paisley

3

/ ˈ±è±ðɪ³ú±ôɪ /

noun

  1. 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)
  2. 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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of paisley1

First recorded in 1825–35; named after Paisley
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of paisley1

C19: named after Paisley
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Example Sentences

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Just above the pocket handkerchief, a paisley foulard.

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