Tartan

Pronunciation: /ˈtɑrtən/

Definitions of tartan

noun a pattern consisting of crisscrossed horizontal and vertical bands in multiple colors, especially as used for Scottish kilts

Example Sentences

A1 My grandmother's scarf has a tartan pattern.

A2 The traditional Scottish kilt is often made with tartan fabric.

B1 She wore a tartan skirt to the holiday party.

B2 The tartan design on the blanket is a classic Scottish pattern.

C1 The tartan used in the upholstery of the chair is a beautiful combination of colors.

C2 The museum displayed a collection of ancient tartan fabrics from different clans.

Examples of tartan in a Sentence

formal The traditional Scottish kilt is made from tartan fabric.

informal I love wearing my tartan scarf in the winter.

slang Check out that cool tartan shirt he's wearing.

figurative The tartan of our family history is woven with stories of courage and resilience.

Grammatical Forms of tartan

• past tense: tartaned
• plural: tartans
• comparative: more tartan
• superlative: most tartan
• present tense: tartans
• future tense: will tartan
• perfect tense: have tartaned
• continuous tense: is tartaning
• singular: tartan
• positive degree: tartan
• infinitive: to tartan
• gerund: tartaning
• participle: tartaning

Origin and Evolution of tartan

First Known Use: 1538 year

Language of Origin: Gaelic

Story behind the word: The word 'tartan' originates from the Gaelic word 'tarsainn' which means 'across' or 'crosswise'. It refers to the pattern of intersecting horizontal and vertical stripes that make up the traditional Scottish fabric.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the specific pattern of the Scottish fabric, 'tartan' has evolved to become synonymous with Scottish heritage and identity. It is now widely recognized as a symbol of Scotland and its culture.