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argyll

or gahyl

  • n  a covered gravy holder of silver or other metal containing a detachable central vessel for hot water to keep the gravy warm
  • n  a design consisting of a pattern of varicolored diamonds on a solid background (originally for knitted articles); patterned after the tartan of a clan in western Scotland
  • n  a sock knitted or woven with an argyle design (usually used in the plural)
Quotes

  • Alan Reid in Scotsman
    But Argyll and Bute Liberal Democrat MP Alan Reid said: "The report clearly shows the council is planning to close schools. It will cause a great deal of concern to parents and pupils. The Scottish Government has given Argyll and Bute no money to...
  • John Swinney in BBC News
    Mr Swinney said: "While we cannot be complacent, today's announcement from Highlands and Islands Enterprise of support for Argyll tourism through approved investment in hotels in Machrihanish and Campbeltown, shows new projects are still going ahead...

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