1834 as a type of clothing or material, from Paisley, town in southwest Scotland, where the cloth was originally made.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).
例文
1. She was wearing wool slacks and a paisley smock.
彼女はウールのゆったりしたズボンと渦巻き模様のワイドガウンを着ている。
2.In the circum stances, Paisley 's plans looked highly appropriate.
ペイズリーが立案した計画は、当時の状況では適切だったようだ。
3.The shirts were printed with a paisley pattern.
これらのシャツにはペイズリーのねじ模様が印刷されている。/
4.He was elegantly dressed in a grey suit,blue shirt and paisley tie.