plaid

Meanings

• noun

  A type of tartan fabric with a crisscross pattern.

  - "She wore a plaid skirt to the highland dance competition."
  - "The plaid fabric was made in Scotland."

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Pronunciation

1. /plæd/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

defraud , get it on , have sex , make out

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Variants

List of all variants of plaid that leads to same result
plaid , plaided , plaids , buffalo plaid , glen check , glen plaid , glen plaids , shepherd's check , shepherd's checks , shepherd's plaid

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Etymology

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From the Scottish Gaelic word 'plaid', meaning 'blanket'.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of the word 'plaid' in English was in 1593.

2. Plaid fabric was traditionally made from wool.

3. The crisscross pattern of plaid fabric is called 'harris tweed' when it is made in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland.

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Related Concepts

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1. Tartan: A type of fabric with a distinctive crisscross pattern, originating in Scotland.

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Culture

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Plaid is a type of tartan fabric that originated in Scotland. It is often associated with Scottish culture and tradition. Plaid fabric has been used for centuries to make kilts, skirts, shawls, and other clothing items.

How to Memorize "plaid"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a tartan pattern with crisscross lines.

2. associate
   

   - Associate plaid with Scotland and Scottish culture.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that plaid is a type of tartan fabric.

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