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glen plaid

noun
\ ˈglen- How to pronounce glen plaid (audio) \

Definition of glen plaid

: a twill pattern of broken checks also : a fabric woven in this pattern

— called also glen check

Examples of glen plaid in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

 Ratajkowski styled her glen plaid jacket as a standalone piece, a move that her peers Bella Hadid and Zendaya have also pulled in recent months. — Maria Ward, Vogue, "Emily Ratajkowski’s Newlywed Style Starts With Suiting," 28 Feb. 2018 The pattern Markle wore is called the Prince of Wales Check, or glen plaid, which is a subtle nod to Harry's father, Prince Charles, who currently holds the same title. — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Meghan Markle Channeled Princess Diana and Kate Middleton with Her Plaid Top," 18 Jan. 2018

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First Known Use of glen plaid

1926, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for glen plaid

short for glenurquhart plaid, from Glen Urquhart, valley in Inverness-shire, Scotland

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