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.

tattersall

/ ˈtætəˌsɔːl /

noun

1. 1. a fabric, sometimes brightly coloured, having stripes or bars in a checked or squared pattern
   2. ( as modifier )

      a tattersall coat

Word History and Origins

Origin of tattersall¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of tattersall¹

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

Example Sentences

Detective Chief Inspector Jen Tattersall, of Greater Manchester Police, said Nelson was "an extremely dangerous man who thought he could get away with what he was doing by using modern technology".

From BBC

It is a handsomely shot film, with cinematography by John Matysiak and David Tattersall that’s almost too crisp and perfect.

From Los Angeles Times

In the present, Walter Tattersall also knows that Misty isn’t a very good actress.

From New York Times

Meet the brilliantly named Walter Tattersall, played by Elijah Wood, another message web sleuth who offers to help Misty in her investigation.

From New York Times

"The club's goals are bigger than my personal goals, so if that means I have to step aside to let Jonny take the gloves, that's fine," said 28-year-old Tattersall.

From BBC