- a woolen or worsted cloth woven with stripes of different colors and widths crossing at right angles, worn chiefly by the Scottish Highlanders, each clan having its own distinctive plaid.
- a design of such a plaid known by the name of the clan wearing it.
- any plaid.
- of, relating to, or resembling tartan.
- made of tartan.
- a design of straight lines, crossing at right angles to give a chequered appearance, esp the distinctive design or designs associated with each Scottish clan
- (as modifier)
- a woollen fabric or garment with this design
- Highland dress
- a single-masted vessel used in the Mediterranean, usually with a lateen sail
