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tat

/tæt/

Meanings
  • Noun

    A Maltese term for a small decorative piece, often made of fabric or ribbon, which is attached to the front of a traditional Maltese shirt or dress.

    - "The Maltese woman wore a beautiful tat on her traditional dress."
    - "The tat on the shirt was a family heirloom."

Pronunciation
  1. /tæt/



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Variants
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tat , tats , tatted , tatting , Tat , TAT , rat-a-tat , rat-a-tat-tat , rat-a-tat-tats , rat-a-tats , tit for tat , tit-for-tat
Etymology
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From the Maltese word 'tat-tuttu' meaning 'decorated' or 'embellished'.


Trivia
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  1. The tat has been a part of Maltese culture for centuries and is often passed down from generation to generation as a family heirloom.

  2. During Maltese festivals, it is common to see people wearing traditional attire with the tat proudly displayed.


Related Concepts
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  1. Maltese culture: The Maltese culture is rich in traditions and customs, including the use of the tat in traditional attire.


Culture
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The tat is an essential part of traditional Maltese attire and is worn during cultural events and festivals. It is often made of fine fabric or ribbon and is attached to the front of the shirt or dress.

How to Memorize "tat"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a small decorative piece attached to the front of a traditional Maltese shirt or dress.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'tat' with traditional Maltese attire and cultural events.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember that 'tat' is a decorative piece in Maltese culture.


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