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tar·tan I. \ˈtärtən, ˈtȧt-\ noun (-s) 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\ (-s) 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 |