tattersall

American  

[tat-er-sawl, -suhl] / ˈtæt ərˌsɔl, -səl /

noun

1. a pattern of squares formed by colored crossbars on a solid-color, usually light background.

2. a fabric with this pattern.

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adjective

1. having this pattern or made of such fabric.

   a tattersall vest.

tattersall British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of tattersall

First recorded in 1890–95; after Tattersall's, London horse market established by Richard Tattersall ( 1724–95 ); such patterns were common on horse blankets

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

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

It is a handsomely shot film, with cinematography by John Matysiak and David Tattersall that’s almost too crisp and perfect.

From Los Angeles Times