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tartan
[ tahr-tn ]
noun
- a woolen or worsted cloth woven with stripes of different colors and widths crossing at right angles, worn chiefly by the Scottish Highlanders, each clan having its own distinctive plaid.
- a design of such a plaid known by the name of the clan wearing it.
- any plaid.
adjective
- of, relating to, or resembling tartan.
- made of tartan.
tartan
1/ ˈɑːə /
noun
- a design of straight lines, crossing at right angles to give a chequered appearance, esp the distinctive design or designs associated with each Scottish clan
the Buchanan tartan
- ( as modifier )
a tartan kilt
- a woollen fabric or garment with this design
- the tartanHighland dress
tartan
2/ ˈɑːə /
noun
- a single-masted vessel used in the Mediterranean, usually with a lateen sail
Derived Forms
- ˈٲٲԱ, adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of tartan1
Word History and Origins
Origin of tartan1
Origin of tartan2
Example Sentences
The King was in a kilt and tweed jacket while the Queen wore a blue coat with a tartan lapel and a red hat decorated with a feather.
A bit late to don the tartan, perhaps, but anyway.
A photograph taken in 1966 to mark the 18th birthday of Prince Charles shows him dressed in a kilt in Balmoral tartan in the library of the castle, and was taken by Godfrey Argent.
He checked out the costume department too, where he saw a steampunk outfit with a lot of holes, hooks and tartan.
A new photograph of King Charles in a tartan kilt at Balmoral Castle has been released to mark Burns Night.
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