'Tartan' definitions:
Definition of 'Tartan'
From: GCIDE
- Tartan \Tar"tan\, n. [F. tartane, or Sp., Pg., or It. tartana; all perhaps of Arabic origin.] (Naut.) A small coasting vessel, used in the Mediterranean, having one mast carrying large leteen sail, and a bowsprit with staysail or jib. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Tartan'
From: GCIDE
- Tartan \Tar"tan\, n. [F. tiretane linsey-woolsey, akin to Sp. tirita[~n]a a sort of thin silk; cf. Sp. tiritar to shiver or shake with cold.] 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. [1913 Webster]
- MacCullummore's heart will be as cold as death can make it, when it does not warm to the tartan. --Sir W. Scott. [1913 Webster]
- The sight of the tartan inflamed the populace of London with hatred. --Macaulay. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'tartan'
From: Easton
- Tartan an Assyrian word, meaning "the commander-in-chief."
- One of Sennacherib's messengers to Hezekiah (2 Kings 18:17).
- One of Sargon's generals (Isa. 20:1).
Definition of 'tartan'
From: Hitchcock
- Tartan, a general (official title)
Synonyms of 'tartan'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- armory,
- badge,
- badge of office,
- badges,
- baton,
- blazonry,
- brassard,
- button,
- cap and gown,
- chain,
- chain of office,
- check,
- checker,
- checkerboard,
- checkerwork,
- chessboard,
- class ring,
- cockade,
- collar,
- colors in patches,
- crazy-work,
- cross,
- decoration,
- dress,
- eagle,
- emblems,
- ensigns,
- fasces,
- figurehead,
- fleur-de-lis,
- hammer and sickle,
- harlequin,
- heraldry,
- insignia,
- lapel pin,
- livery,
- mace,
- mantle,
- markings,
- marquetry,
- medal,
- mortarboard,
- mosaic,
- old school tie,
- parquet,
- parquetry,
- patchwork,
- pin,
- plaid,
- regalia,
- ring,
- rose,
- school ring,
- shamrock,
- sigillography,
- skull and crossbones,
- sphragistics,
- staff,
- swastika,
- tessellation,
- tesserae,
- thistle,
- tie,
- uniform,
- variegated pattern,
- verge,
- wand