Pais·ley (p z l ) A town of southwest Scotland west of Glasgow. It has been a textile center since the early 18th century and became famous in the 19th century for its colorful patterned shawls. Population: 73,000. |
| pais·ley (pzl) adj. 1. Made of a soft wool fabric with a colorful, woven or printed and swirled pattern of abstract curved shapes. 2. Marked with this pattern. n. pl. pais·leys An article of clothing made of paisley fabric. [After Paisley.] |   |
paisley [ˈpeɪzlɪ]
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1. (Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Crafts) a pattern of small curving shapes with intricate detailing, usually printed in bright colours
2. (Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Textiles) a soft fine wool fabric traditionally printed with this pattern
3. (Clothing & Fashion) a garment made of this fabric, esp a shawl popular in the late 19th century
4. (Clothing & Fashion) (modifier) of or decorated with this pattern a paisley scarf
[named after Paisley]
Paisley [ˈpeɪzlɪ]
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(Placename) 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.: 75 526 (1991)
Paisley2
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1. (Biographies / Paisley, Bob (1919-1996) M, English, SPORT AND GAMES: footballer, SPORT AND GAMES: football manager) Bob. 1919-96, English footballer and manager
2. (Biographies / Paisley, Ian (Richard Kyle), Rev. (1926 M, Northern Ireland, POLITICS: politician, RELIGION: clergyman) Rev. Ian (Richard Kyle). born 1926, Northern Ireland politician and Presbyterian minister; cofounder (1972) and leader of the Ulster Democratic Unionist Party
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| Noun | 1. |  paisley - a soft wool fabric with a colorful swirled pattern of curved shapes |
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