lovat

[luhv-uh t]

noun

a grayish blend of colors, especially of green, used in textiles, as for plaids.

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Origin of lovat

First recorded in 1905–10; probably after Thomas Alexander Fraser, Lord Lovat (1802–75), who popularized tweeds in muted colors as hunters' dress

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Examples from the Web for lovat

It will do as a twenty-first birthday present, as I have received no news re Lovat Fraser.
At Ypres with Best-Dunkley|Thomas Hope Floyd
In this prison Lovat remained during five months without being brought to trial.
Memoirs of the Jacobites of 1715 and 1745|Mrs. Thomson
This decision, and the deed which followed it, appeared to complete the misfortunes of the disgraced and banished Lord Lovat.
Memoirs of the Jacobites of 1715 and 1745|Mrs. Thomson
In one of the Highland fastnesses Lovat remained some time; but the blood-thirsty Cumberland was eager in pursuit.
Memoirs of the Jacobites of 1715 and 1745|Mrs. Thomson

This plot was soon divulged; disappointment, rage, revenge were raised to the height in the breast of the Master of Lovat.
Memoirs of the Jacobites of 1715 and 1745|Mrs. Thomson

British Dictionary definitions for lovat

lovat

noun

a yellowish-green or bluish-green mixture, esp in tweeds or woollens

Word Origin for lovat

named after Lovat, Inverness-shire

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