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paisley
1[peyz-lee]
noun
plural
paisleysa 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 paisley 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/ ˈɪɪ /
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/ ˈɪɪ /
noun
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)
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
Paisley
3/ ˈɪɪ /
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: 74 170 (2001)
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of paisley1
Example Sentences
He leans slightly toward his longtime comedy partner, who provides a colorful counterpoint in a quilted zip-front jacket covered in a riot of paisley patterns.
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.”
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.
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