tartan
|tar/tan|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈtɑːrtn/
🇬🇧
/ˈtɑːtən/
patterned cloth
Etymology
Etymology Information
'tartan' originates from Middle French, specifically the word 'tartaine,' where 'tartain' meant 'a kind of cloth.'
Historical Evolution
'tartaine' transformed into the English word 'tartan' and eventually became the modern English word 'tartan.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a kind of cloth,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a patterned cloth associated with Scottish clans.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a woolen cloth woven in one of several patterns of plaid, especially of a design associated with a particular Scottish clan.
He wore a kilt made of his family's tartan.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45