"Tartan Tory" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Tartan Tories [plural]
Etymology: Compound of tartan (“distinctive pattern of cloth used by a Scottish clan”) + Tory (“Conservative”). Etymology templates: {{compound|en|tartan|Tory|t1=distinctive pattern of cloth used by a Scottish clan|t2=Conservative}} tartan (“distinctive pattern of cloth used by a Scottish clan”) + Tory (“Conservative”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} Tartan Tory (plural Tartan Tories)
  1. (Scotland, UK politics, somewhat dated) A member or supporter of the Scottish National Party, connoting sentimentality or old-fashionedness. Tags: Scotland, UK, dated Categories (topical): UK politics Synonyms: tartan Tory [uncommon]
    Sense id: en-Tartan_Tory-en-noun-TJdGLrj3 Categories (other): Scottish English Topics: government, politics

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