paisley
pronunciation
How to pronounce paisley in British English:
UK [ˈpeɪzli]
How to pronounce paisley in American English:
US ['peɪzlɪ]
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- Noun:
- a soft wool fabric with a colorful swirled pattern of curved shapes
Word Origin
- paisley (n.)
- 1834 as a type of clothing or material, from Paisley, town in southwest Scotland, where the cloth was originally made. As an adjective by 1900. The town name is literally "church," from Middle Irish baslec, itself from Latin basilica (see basilica).
Example
- 1. Ian paisley announced his retirement as an mp .
- 2. Thursday should be that paisley thing .
- 3. Underwood was up against swift and other artists including kenny chesney , keith urban and brad paisley .
- 4. In may mr paisley will become first minister , with mr adams 's second-in-command , martin mcguinness , as his deputy .
- 5. It was the last of bob paisley 's 13 major trophies won in an exceptional nine seasons in charge , which included three european cups .