tartanry

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tartanry (ˈtɑːtənrɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
derogatory the excessive use of tartan and other Scottish imagery to produce a distorted sentimental view of Scotland and its history
 
[C20: tartan1 + -ry]

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