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Life was so much simpler in pre-video days when everyone refused invitations because the 'Forsyte Saga' was on. Now we all just have a long list of unwatched shows, all of which, it seems, our friends are raving about. I feel as outdated as if I wore a Fair Isle sweater, ate Pot Noodle and had a two-bar electric fire in the sitting room.
Simon Hoggart

Meaning of "Fair Isle" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD FAIR ISLE

Named after one of the Shetland Islands where the pattern originated.
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PRONUNCIATION OF FAIR ISLE

Fair Isle play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FAIR ISLE

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Fair Isle is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES FAIR ISLE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Fair Isle

Fair Isle

Fair Isle is an island in northern Scotland, lying around halfway between mainland Shetland and the Orkney islands. It is famous for its bird observatory and a traditional style of knitting.

Definition of Fair Isle in the English dictionary

The definition of Fair Isle in the dictionary is an intricate multicoloured pattern knitted with Shetland wool into various garments, such as sweaters.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FAIR ISLE

Fairbanks
fairfaced
Fairfax

WORDS THAT END LIKE FAIR ISLE

aisle
Apple Isle
Basle
Belle Isle
Black Isle
Carlisle
easle
Emerald Isle
hassle
isle
Leconte de Lisle
lisle
measle
mousle
Rouget de Lisle
the Apple Isle
the Black Isle
tousle
tussle
whsle

Synonyms and antonyms of Fair Isle in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Fair Isle» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FAIR ISLE

Find out the translation of Fair Isle to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Fair Isle from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Fair Isle» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

费尔伊勒
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Fair Isle
570 millions of speakers

English

Fair Isle
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मेले आइल
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

معرض جزيرة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Fair Isle
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Fair Isle
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ফেয়ার আইলে
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Fair Isle
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Isle Fair
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Fair Isle
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

フェア島
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

페어 아일
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Fair Isle
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

Fair Isle
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சிகப்பு தீவு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

फेअर आयल
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Fair Isle
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

fair Isle
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Fair Isle
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Fair Isle
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Fair Isle
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Fair Isle
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

Fair Isle
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

Fair Isle
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

Fair Isle
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Fair Isle

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FAIR ISLE»

The term «Fair Isle» is regularly used and occupies the 75.291 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FAIR ISLE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Fair Isle

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QUOTES WITH «FAIR ISLE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Fair Isle.
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Simon Hoggart
Life was so much simpler in pre-video days when everyone refused invitations because the 'Forsyte Saga' was on. Now we all just have a long list of unwatched shows, all of which, it seems, our friends are raving about. I feel as outdated as if I wore a Fair Isle sweater, ate Pot Noodle and had a two-bar electric fire in the sitting room.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FAIR ISLE»

Discover the use of Fair Isle in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Fair Isle and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Alice Starmore's Book of Fair Isle Knitting
A noted designer from the region of Scotland's Fair Isle explores the history and techniques of this distinctive, stranded-color knitting style and provides copious illustrated instructions for 14 original knitwear designs.
Alice Starmore, 2009
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Traditional Fair Isle Knitting
Well-known, definitive guide shows how any circular method knitting technique can yield the popular Fair Isle patterns.
Sheila McGregor, 2012
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Inspired Fair Isle Knits: 20 Creative Designs Inspired by ...
Inspired by the traditional elements of Earth, Air, Fire, and Water, twenty beautiful projects bring together the innovative use of Fair Isle patterns, along with such knitting techniques as cables, lace patterning, felting, and pleats, to ...
Fiona Ellis, 2007
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Fearless Fair Isle Knitting: 30 Gorgeous Original Sweaters, ...
Bestselling knitwear designer Taylor walks knitters of all levels through the Fair Isle knitting technique. With Taylor's simple patterns and large, easy-to-follow charts, the projects yield delightfully vibrant results.
Kathleen Taylor, 2011
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Fair Isle Style: 20 Fresh Designs for a Classic Technique
This book offers a collection of patterns from a variety of established, rising, and new knitwear designers and focuses on fresh, modern uses of color for today's knitters.
Mary Jane Mucklestone, 2013
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Fair Isle to Crochet
Fair Isle isn't just for knitters! When you crochet these five afghans, you ll easily get the same richly detailed look as knitted Fair Isle designs.
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200 Fair Isle Motifs: A Knitter's Directory
The comprehensive guide to Fair Isle knitting motifs! The mysteries of Fair Isle are revealed! 200 Fair Isle Motifs offers simple solutions to the seemingly complex technique of stranded colorwork.
Mary Jane Mucklestone, 2011
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Fair Isle Knitting
In this treasury of authentic designs, Sarah Don introduces readers to the basic techniques and materials needed to create this form of patterned knitting, and provides practical advice on the use of color, repeats, circular needles, ...
Sarah Don, 2012
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The Very Easy Guide to Fair Isle Knitting: Step-by-Step ...
Covering everything from recommended yarn types and reading Fair Isle charts to beginner knitting skills, an introductory primer provides written and chart-form instructions for a range of Fair Isle stitch patterns that can be incorporated ...
Lynne Watterson, 2013
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I Can't Believe I'm Fair Isle Knitting
Presents step-by-step instructions and patterns for six Fair Isle knitting projects for hats and a garden cowl.
Sheila G. Joynes, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FAIR ISLE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Fair Isle is used in the context of the following news items.
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Program to teach Fair Isle knitting at library July 21
Lincolnville — Diane O'Brien will offer a Fair Isle knitting workshop Tuesday, July 21 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Lincolnville Community Library, 208 ... «Republican Journal, Jul 15»
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10 years of 'Coast'
The swell was too great to get close to Fair Isle, so we reached shore in the ship's boat, lurching up a flight of steps to be greeted with cheers ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
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Ireland becomes holiday hotspot for celebs
... singer Lily Allen, Hollywood actor Henry Cavill and the former WWF wrestling star spotted spending their summer holidays on our fair isle. «RTE.ie, Jul 15»
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Air ambulance visit postponed
On Sunday the aircraft were due to visit Fair Isle, Foula, Papa Stour, Yell, Unst, Fetlar, Out Skerries and Lerwick allowing people to meet pilots ... «Shetland News, Jul 15»
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Putting his toes in the sock market: How Reuven Fletcher has made …
I showed him my brown Burlington socks, he said he also liked socks and showed me his Falke Fair Isle ones.” When Reuven got home, new ... «ChronicleLive, Jul 15»
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Malachy Tallack and sixty degrees of loneliness
It is no surprise to learn that the place he loves more than any other is Fair Isle, the most remote inhabited island in Britain. Conversations are ... «Herald Scotland, Jul 15»
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Avoid another sticky night of insomnia by licking your wrists and …
Temperatures around our fair isle are set to rise to a mega 35 degrees centigrade this afternoon, without any rest bite this evening. Sweaty train ... «Express.co.uk, Jul 15»
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New ambulance chopper
The new helicopter is expected to be in Fair Isle at 9.30am, in Foula at 10.40am, Papa Stour 11.35am, Yell 12.35pm, Unst 1.30pm, Fetlar ... «Shetland News, Jul 15»
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Remote Fair Isle seeking new residents
However with a large share of its population made up of elderly residents, the Fair Isle Community Association commissioned a consultant to ... «Scotsman, Jun 15»
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Diver with the 'bends' airlifted to hospital
On the way back the helicopter was diverted to Fair Isle to pick up a 10-year-old boy who had injured his head falling off a swing. The chopper ... «Shetland Times Online, Jun 15»

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