tattersall

noun

tat·​ter·​sall ˈta-tər-ˌsȯl How to pronounce tattersall (audio)
-səl
1
: a pattern of colored lines forming squares of solid background
2
: a fabric woven or printed in a tattersall pattern

Examples of tattersall in a Sentence

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The bare tables are set with folksy placemats and tattersall napkins, not stuffy white linens. — Suzanne Loudermilk, baltimoresun.com, 18 May 2017 For a more subtle look, layer small checks and tattersall cloth into bed linens, Roman shades, or tablecloths. — Ginger Perra, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025 Patterns on the shirts include paisleys, herringbones, windowpanes, glen plaids, pin dots and tattersalls. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 9 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Tattersall's horse market, London, England

First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of tattersall was in 1891

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“Tattersall.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tattersall. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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