tartan

Meanings

• noun

  A type of woven fabric with a distinctive pattern of criss-crossed stripes, originating in Scotland.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tartan
tartan , cartan , partan , taratan

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Variants

List of all variants of tartan that leads to same result
tartan , tartans

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Etymology

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From the Old French 'tartan' or 'tartane', meaning 'checkered' or 'striped'.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of tartan dates back to the 16th century.

2. Each tartan pattern represents a specific Scottish clan or family.

3. The Royal Stewart tartan is considered the oldest known tartan, dating back to the 13th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. plaid: A synonym for tartan, referring to the fabric or the garment made from it.

2. kilt: A traditional Scottish garment made from a tartan fabric, worn wrapped around the body and secured by a belt.

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Culture

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Tartan is a significant part of Scottish culture and heritage, representing various clans and families. It is often worn as traditional Scottish dress, particularly for special occasions.

How to Memorize "tartan"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a fabric with alternating dark and light stripes, interwoven to create a distinctive pattern.

2. associate
   

   - Connect the word 'tartan' with Scotland, kilts, and traditional Scottish culture.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a phrase using the first letter of each word in 'Tartan is a traditional Scottish fabric' to remember the meaning.

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