| 释义 |
tar·tan
I. \ˈtärtən, ˈtȧt-\ noun
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Etymology: probably from Middle French tiretaine linsey-woolsey
1. : a plaid textile design of Scottish origin consisting of stripes of varying width and color against a solid ground and usually patterned to designate a distinctive clan
2.
a. : a twilled woolen fabric with a tartan design
b. : any of various imitative fabrics in other fibers with woven or printed designs
3. : a garment of cloth with a tartan design
< the tartan was thrown over the shoulder — Botany Call O' The Clans >
II. noun
also tar·tana \ ̷ ̷ˈtanə, ̷ ̷ˈtänə\; or tartane \(ˈ) ̷ ̷|tan\
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Etymology: French tartane, from Italian tartana
: a coasting vessel having one mast carrying a large lateen sail and a bowsprit with staysail or jib and used in the Mediterranean |