noun
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A motif of a swirling droplet.
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A soft woollen fabric having this motif.
adjective
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Made from this fabric, or marked with this design.
Examples of paisley in a Sentence
This authorized biography by broadcaster John Keith has been written with the co-operation of the Paisley family.
In 1572 or 1573 he returned to Scotland, and became minister of Paisley.
Now Sir William Wallace came to the front, a younger son of Sir Malcolm Wallace of Elderslie, near Paisley.
The Govan lunacy board opened in 1896 an asylum near Paisley.
Early in 1406 the king's only surviving son, afterwards King James I., was captured by the English; and on the 4th of April 1406 Robert died, probably at Rothesay, and was buried at Paisley.
MancWatch - January 2000 FASCINATING NUMBERS OF THE LAST MILLENIUM 1999 Bob Paisley wins unprecedented treble.
His paisley socks and brown brogues lay uneasily against the lurid seat.
In short Paisley is demanding total nationalist capitulation to the unionist agenda.
Begins work as a sculptor in Paisley in 1983, working for private clients.
Across Glasgow and Paisley, Access Cleaning Solutions always ensure total customer satisfaction with our leather cleaning.
Gerard was raised (along with his older brother and sister) in his mother's hometown of Paisley, Scotland.
Paisley appeals to loyalists to stop civil rights marchers in Armagh on 30 November.
Here it take a sharp right becoming Paisley's inner Ring Road and briefly multiplexes with the A761 (bound for Glasgow ).
She was wearing nothing but a " cutty sark ", a short shirt or chemise made of Paisley linen.
A large stone cairn stands sentinel in Renfrew road, Paisley.
The first tine to extract cores of soil was designed and produced by Paul's of Paisley in 1919.
The current Paisley Town Hall, built on or very near the site of the original tolbooth, looks on to the Cross.
Defender's witness No 2 ROBERT L. STEVENSON, Aged 35, part-time factory worker, c/o 5 Glen Lane, Paisley.
In his boyhood he was apprenticed to a smith at Paisley, and worked through several engineering shops until, in 1868, he was able to set up as a boiler-maker.
In his description he included a plan of the filter at Paisley where self-cleaning filters had been erected.
The first tine to extract cores of soil was designed and produced by Paul 's of Paisley in 1919.
Corsebar Junction Top There was a triangular junction to the west of Paisley West for a line to Barrhead.
The Speaker reported that Mr Ian Paisley Jnr had used unparliamentary language during Question Time on 23 October 2000.
Defender 's witness No 2 ROBERT L. STEVENSON, Aged 35, part-time factory worker, c/o 5 Glen Lane, Paisley.
The most recognized classic French fabric designs Include the brightly colored paisley, floral and botanical designs found on Indienne cottons and the Toile de Jouy pattern.
If you don't care about having a white cake and want to feature some major color and style in your dessert, have a decorator screen a paisley or checkered pattern onto your cake.
The squiggly flare of a paisley motif was often exploited to use several colors within each shape.
The distinctive paisley pattern is inscribed in white and black swirls on a red background.
Paisley originates from Persia and references flowers or vegetation.
The red bandana pattern is essentially a paisley pattern, so you may decide to purchase a shower curtain that features this pattern on the main panel rather than just the trim.
The website, I Dream of Drapery, offers several stunning floral designs, geometric patterns and paisley designs in a linen fabric.
Utilizing plenty of red and green, the bedding features various festive artwork, ranging from vibrant boughs of holly and poinsettias to elegant paisley prints and stripes.
She changed her name, signed with his Paisley Park record label, and released a self-titled debut CD in 1993.
Hough plans on touring with country music star Brad Paisley on his "Paisley Party Tour" that is set to begin June 11, 2008.
Sometimes paisley or gingham are also available, however the majority of dresses are solid or printed with a garden-inspired design.
The matching pants are a brown cotton jersey with an elastic waist and pink paisley hems with satin bows.
The shirt is edged with two ruffles featuring the paisley print and a zebra print, giving it a skirt-like effect.
The matching black pants are jersey and finished in the same paisley and zebra ruffles.
One option for dressier boys' attire is a boy's tuxedo and paisley vest paired with a bow tie.
Paisley vests are an adorable complement to tuxedos.
While a sweater paisley vest can dress up a pair of jeans, a paisley vest with a tuxedo is made of a satin-like material, and adds shine and texture to a boy's tuxedo.
A plain black tuxedo vest can come across as boring when paired with a black tuxedo on a small child, but a paisley vest, or a brightly colored vest, can liven up the look.
Check out the all-white boys' tuxedo and paisley vest that is offered in infant and toddler sizes (up to 5T) at a very affordable price.
Also available from this webshop are tuxedo shorts sets that include a pair of shorts, a vest with paisley trim and a bow tie (no jacket).
Rosey Bear Boutique has an adorable white or black boy's tuxedo outfit that comes with a matching paisley vest and bow tie.
The jacket and pants have paisley details to tie in with the paisley vest and bow tie, bringing the look together.
Paisley vests with matching tuxes are available in black or white, as well as in a few shorts sets for younger boys or to wear in warm climates.
Only a few key items need to be added to boys' tuxedo and paisley vest outfits.
Putting together a tux with a paisley vest and nice shoes is sure to be a great dressy outfit for a wide range of occasions.
Looking sharp on infants, toddlers, and children, paisley vests are a hot accessory in the world of boys' dress clothes, and can put the finishing touches on any color and style of tux.