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Tartan
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Meaning
Noun
●
In Kilts & Scotland:
A
kind of
woven
woollen
cloth
with a
distinctive
pattern
of
coloured
stripes
intersecting
at
right angles
, associated with Scottish Highlanders, different
clans
and some Scottish
families
and
institutions
having their own
distinctive
pattern
s.
●
The
pattern
associated with such material.
●
In Kilts & Scotland:
An individual or a group
wearing
tartan
; a Highlander or Scotsman in general.
●
In Kilts & Scotland:
Trade
name
of a
synthetic
resin
, used for
surfacing
tracks
etc.
●
In Watercraft:
A type of one-masted lateen-sailed
vessel
used in the Mediterranean.
●
A
kind of
long
covered
carriage.
Adj
●
Having a
pattern
like a tartan.
●
In Kilts & Scotland:
Scottish.
Verb
●
In Kilts:
To
clothe
in tartan.
Name
●
The
commander-in-chief
of
ancient
Assyria.
Sourced from
Wiktionary
Origin
tartan
English
tartane
French
tartana
Italian
Sourced from
Etym
Related
Tweed
Kilt
Cashmere
Cardigan
Corduroy
Sweater
Plaid
Waistcoat
Saltire
Beret
Houndstooth
Burgundy
Tuxedo
Pinstripe
Frock
Gingham
Scarf
Sporran
Lace
Cravat
Brooch
Blazer
Quilted
Dress
Leather
Shirt
Red
Maroon
Union Jack
Glen Plaid
Bomber Jacket
Frock Coat
Navy Blue
Royal Blue
Coat Of Arms
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Rhymes
Tartan
Spartan
Hearten
Dishearten
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