shepherd's check

shepherd's check
1. a pattern of even checks, used in a variety of fabrics.
2. a fabric having this pattern. Also called shepherd's plaid.
[1860-65]

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  • shepherd's check — noun Date: 1863 a pattern of small even black and white checks; also a fabric woven in this pattern called also shepherd s plaid …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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  • shepherd plaid — noun see shepherd s check * * * shepherd check, shepherd plaid, shepherd tartan or shepherd s check, shepherd s plaid, shepherd s tartan noun (cloth with) a small black and white check • • • Main Entry: ↑shepherd …   Useful english dictionary

  • shepherd's plaid — noun see shepherd s check …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • shepherd's plaid — /ʃɛpədz ˈplæd/ (say shepuhdz plad) noun a woollen shawl like material, made in a checked pattern. Also, shepherd s check …  

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