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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/ ˈ³Ùɑ˳ÙÉ™²Ô /
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/ ˈ³Ùɑ˳ÙÉ™²Ô /
noun
- a single-masted vessel used in the Mediterranean, usually with a lateen sail
Derived Forms
- ˈ³Ù²¹°ù³Ù²¹²Ô±ð»å, adjective
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of tartan1
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of tartan1
Origin of tartan2
Example Sentences
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.
Wrapped in his trademark tartan plaid, he was able to bring the world's attention to Pitlochry, something he hopes his appointment will continue to do.
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