Argyll

See also: argyll

English

Alternative forms

Argyle

Etymology

Borrowed from Scottish Gaelic Earra-Ghàidheal (“land of the Gaels”).[1]

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ɑː(ɹ)ˈɡaɪl/
Rhymes: -aɪl

Proper noun

Argyll

(historical) A former county of Scotland, now incorporated into Argyll and Bute.
A Scottish dukedom.

Synonyms

Argyllshire

Derived terms

Translations

a former county of Scotland

Irish: Oirear Gael m
Portuguese: Argyll m
Scottish Gaelic: Earra-Ghàidheal m

References

Douglas Harper (2001–2024) “argyle”, in Online Etymology Dictionary.

Portuguese

Proper noun

Argyll m

Argyll (a former county of Scotland)

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