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plaid

Pronunciation: /plad/
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Definition of plaid

noun

[mass noun]
  • chequered or tartan twilled cloth, typically made of wool: a plaid shawl
  • [count noun] a long piece of tartan worn over the shoulder as part of Scottish Highland dress.

Derivatives

plaided

adjective

Origin:

early 16th century: from Scottish Gaelic plaide 'blanket', of unknown ultimate origin

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