01 n. Woolen cloth, checkered or crossbarred with narrow bands of various colors, much worn in the Highlands of Scotland; hence, any pattern of t…
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Woolen cloth, checkered or crossbarred with narrow bands of various colors, much worn in the Highlands of Scotland; hence, any pattern of tartan; also, other material of a similar pattern.“MacCullummore's heart will be as cold as death can make it, when it does not warm to the tartan.” — Sir W. Scott.“The sight of the tartan inflamed the populace of London with hatred.” — Macaulay.