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

Beau Tattersall, 19, said he started his apprenticeship "with no experience at all".

From BBC

Sean was supported during one of the climbs by Paul Tattersall, who was the first man to complete the challenge in just 81 days.

From BBC

It will not be simple for Bluesky to scale up to the size of X and Facebook, says Andy Tattersall, an information specialist at the University of Sheffield.

From BBC

Kevyn Tran: The detective and former classmate of the Yellowjackets was killed by Walter Tattersall in the present while investigating the death of Adam Martin.

From Los Angeles Times

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