tattersall

[ tat-er-sawl, -suhl ]

noun
  1. a pattern of squares formed by colored crossbars on a solid-color, usually light background.

  2. a fabric with this pattern.

adjective
  1. having this pattern or made of such fabric: a tattersall vest.

Origin of tattersall

1
First recorded in 1890–95; after Tattersall's, London horse market established by Richard Tattersall (1724–95 ); such patterns were common on horse blankets

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How to use tattersall in a sentence

  • Eventually Gerard bade him good night and went over to Tattersalls.

    The Sweep Winner | Nat Gould
  • Round the bend they swept, a cheer greeting them from Tattersalls' stand.

    The Sweep Winner | Nat Gould
  • Into the consideration of his difficulties he imported certain principles: He did not intend to be posted at Tattersalls.

    The Country House | John Galsworthy
  • That fellow who bought George's horse, for instance; you'd never have seen his nose in Tattersalls when I was a young man.

    The Country House | John Galsworthy
  • Jack Redland went into Tattersalls' Club frequently, and was very popular with the members.

    The Second String | Nat Gould

British Dictionary definitions for tattersall

tattersall

/ (ˈtætəˌsɔːl) /


noun
    • a fabric, sometimes brightly coloured, having stripes or bars in a checked or squared pattern

    • (as modifier): a tattersall coat

Origin of tattersall

1
C19: after Tattersall's; the horse blankets at the market originally had this pattern

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