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argyle
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A New Dictionary of Eponyms
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- Morton S. Freeman
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Copyright information© A New Dictionary of Eponyms 1997, originally published by Oxford University Press 1997. (Hide copyright information)
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argyle
In western Scotland in a county named Argyllshire lived a duke of Argyle, the head of the Campbell clan. According to Brewer's
Dictionary of Phrase and Fable
, the duke had a series of posts erected around the treeless part of his estate so that his cattle might rub against them to ease themselves of the torment of flies. The herdsmen saw the value of this practice, and as they rubbed their own itching backs against the posts, they thankfully uttered the phrase
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Up front with Tommy - Argyle legend Tommy Tynan writes for Herald sport
Plymouth Evening Herald, The;
December 20, 2007 ;
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...Argyle go into the busy Christmas fixture list in confident mood after last Saturday's great result...in their last two matches, who are second and third, respectively in the Championship table, Argyle's self belief should be high at the moment. Argyle and the fans then have two home games to look forward ...
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Argyle find going the extra miles can be exhausting
Western Morning News, The Plymouth (UK);
October 8, 2007 ;
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...Managers come and go at Plymouth Argyle - and have done so too frequently for...after a defeat on the road. Ian Holloway, Argyle's current manager, has raised the issue...problem when in the company of the media. Argyle's encounter with the Barclays Premier...
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Reid nets equaliser for Argyle
Western Morning News, The Plymouth (UK);
July 25, 2007 ;
787 words
...Plymouth Argyle did well to take away a 1-1 draw last...half after letting in a very early goal. Argyle's defence was not breached again, however...edge of the village of Schau. About 50 Argyle fans had made the trip to cheer on the...
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Argyle duo come up trumps on home soil
Plymouth Evening Herald, The;
July 23, 2007 ;
787 words
......Cambridgeshire with goals as Plymouth Argyle headed off for a week's training camp...just up the road in Peterborough, gave Argyle the lead against Jimmy Quinn's Cambridge...play. After the interval it looked like Argyle may be made to pay for their lack of killer...
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Trialist catches the eye in Harriers draw ; Two trialists featured for...
Plymouth Evening Herald, The;
July 19, 2008 ;
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...Two trialists featured for Argyle as their third pre-season friendly ended in a 2-2 draw against...at Aggborough last night. Kidderminster Harriers...2 Plymouth Argyle...2 Argyle manager Paul Sturrock kept their identities under wraps, but...
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Goal-shy Argyle fail to convince in united loss ; Argyle's one and only...
Plymouth Evening Herald, The;
August 4, 2008 ;
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...Argyle's one and only pre-season friendly at Home Park ended in...the 47th minute from Spanish striker Francisco Sandaza. Argyle rarely threatened an equaliser as their attacking play...Wanderers are the visitors to Home Park this Saturday. Argyle included two Scots in their starting line-up against ...
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Home form is key to Argyle's hopes ; Plymouth Argyle have improved their...
Plymouth Evening Herald, The;
August 9, 2008 ;
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...Plymouth Argyle have improved their final league position...underestimated. The real fear is that Argyle's fifth successive season in the Championship...financial advantage over sides such as Argyle, who will, without doubt, have one of...
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Halmosi may miss pre-season opener ; Argyle boss Paul Sturrock has injury...
Plymouth Evening Herald, The;
July 14, 2008 ;
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...Argyle boss Paul Sturrock has injury doubts over three players...also planning to field 'a couple of unnamed trialists' in Argyle's opening pre-season match at Ladysmead tonight. He will...have a look at all the players in a competitive game." Argyle are now familiar visitors to the Southern Premier ...
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Argyle can draw inspiration from past cup endeavours
Western Morning News, The Plymouth (UK);
February 14, 2007 ;
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...1953: argyle 0 GATESHEAD 1 PLYMOUTH Argyle are hardly the most distinguished FA Cup fighters in the land...time. They did not do themselves justice. The 1952-53 season saw Argyle employ fine players such as Gordon Astall, Jack Chisholm, George...
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Ambitious Argyle go for glory
Western Morning News, The Plymouth (UK);
March 10, 2007 ;
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......second time in their history, Plymouth Argyle find themselves in the last eight of the...of BBC television viewers, will watch Argyle try to emulate the heroes of 1984 tomorrow...Premiership opposition must be overcome if Argyle are to reach the semi-finals for the first...
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Luggy issues luton warning ; Manager Paul Sturrock has warned Plymouth...
Plymouth Evening Herald, The;
June 14, 2008 ;
CHRIS ERRINGTON;
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...Manager Paul Sturrock has warned Plymouth Argyle not to expect an easy ride when they play...going into administration so, on paper, Argyle should win. But Sturrock, still working...managers are all on holiday." However, Argyle are thought to be in advanced talks over...
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Argyle up bid to tie duo to deals ; Manager Paul Sturrock believes...
Plymouth Evening Herald, The;
July 4, 2008 ;
CHRIS ERRINGTON;
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...Manager Paul Sturrock believes Plymouth Argyle can now 'get to grips' with talks over...There have been negotiations between Argyle and Sam Stapleton, the agent for Halmosi...has not been as much progress made as Argyle would have hoped for. Now, though, Halmosi...
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Argyle through after late Wycombe scare
Plymouth Evening Herald, The;
August 15, 2007 ;
787 words
...Argyle made it into round two of the Carling Cup for only the second time since 1992 with victory over Wycombe...with a long-distance shot to revive their hopes of causing a cup upset, but the Championship hosts Argyle safely saw out the remaining time. Argyle's starting line-up showed eight changes from ...
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Barnes makes strong case for new deal with brace ; Striker Ashley Barnes...
Plymouth Evening Herald, The;
April 23, 2008 ;
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...Striker Ashley Barnes scored twice for Argyle as they ended their Pontin's Holidays...note at Home Park yesterday. Plymouth argyle RES...4 CHELTENHAM TOWN RES...1 Dan Smith...former Paulton Rovers striker is one of 13 Argyle players who will be out of contract this...
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