"glen plaid" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: glen plaids [plural]
Etymology: Named from the valley of Glenurquhart in Inverness-shire, Scotland, where it was used in the 19th century by the Countess of Seafield to outfit her gamekeepers. Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} glen plaid (countable and uncountable, plural glen plaids)
  1. A woolen fabric with a woven twill design of large and small checks, usually in muted colours such as black or grey and white. Wikipedia link: glen plaid Tags: countable, uncountable Synonyms: glenurquhart
    Sense id: en-glen_plaid-en-noun-8JNLqYw6 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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