tartan, pattern
tartan: see plaid plaid, a long shawl or blanketlike outer wrap of woolen cloth, usually patterned in checks or tartan figures. Now a distinctive feature of the Highland costume, it was formerly worn in all parts of Scotland and in N England by both men and women...... Click the link for more information. .
Tartan, in the Bible
Tartan (tär`tăn), in the Bible, official title of two Assyrians sent to Hezekiah by Sennacherib and Sargon.tartan
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Royal Stuart (Stewart) tartan.
(credit: The Scottish Tartans Society/Museum)
tartan1
1.
a. a design of straight lines, crossing at right angles to give a chequered appearance, esp the distinctive design or designs associated with each Scottish clan
b. (as modifier): a tartan kilt
2. a woollen fabric or garment with this design
tartan2
a single-masted vessel used in the Mediterranean, usually with a lateen sail
| TARTAN - A simple language proposed to meet the Ironman requirements. ["TARTAN - Language Design for the Ironman Requirements: Reference Manual", Mary Shaw et al, SIGPLAN Notices 13(9):36-58 (Sep 1978)]. |
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