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tartanry

/ ˈtɑːtənrɪ /

noun

  1. derogatory.
    the excessive use of tartan and other Scottish imagery to produce a distorted sentimental view of Scotland and its history


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Word History and Origins

Origin of tartanry1

C20: tartan 1+ -ry

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