tarlatan
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of tarlatan
First recorded in 1720–30; from French tarlatane, dissimilated variant of tarnatane kind of cloth originally imported from India; further origin unknown
Example Sentences
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Isadora Duncan fought for freedom, seemed revolutionary when she appeared in soft Grecian costumes rather than stiffly-starched tarlatan, interpreted music according to her own personal reaction.
From Time Magazine Archive
Later when the Company danced in the bull ring, rain wilted their tarlatan skirts.
From Time Magazine Archive
So out came the tarlatan, looking older, limper, and shabbier than ever beside Sallie’s crisp new one.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
"I wore white tarlatan trimmed with forget-me-nots," said Aunt Emmeline, "and I danced my first dance with Steve Hardesty."
From A Dear Little Girl's Thanksgiving Holidays by Blanchard, Amy Ella
A thin, black gauze, black muslin, or tarlatan veil, should be fastened to the top of the frame, on the outside of it, through which the tableau is to be seen.
From The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness A Complete Hand Book for the Use of the Lady in Polite Society by Hartley, Florence
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