tartanry
/ (ˈtɑːtənrɪ) /
noun
derogatory the excessive use of tartan and other Scottish imagery to produce a distorted sentimental view of Scotland and its history
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Word Origin for tartanry
C20: tartan 1 + -ry
Words nearby tartanry
tarsotomy, tarsus, TAR syndrome, tart, tartan, tartanry, tartar, tartarated, tartare, Tartarean, tartar emetic
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