plaid

plaid


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n.  
  1. A rectangular woolen scarf of a tartan pattern worn over the left shoulder by Scottish Highlanders.

    1. Cloth with a tartan or checked pattern.

    2. A pattern of this kind.


[Scottish Gaelic plaide.]
plaid adj.
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