ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD PLAID
From Scottish Gaelic plaide, of obscure origin.
TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PLAID»
The term «plaid» is very widely used and occupies the
15.499 position in our list of most widely used terms in the
English dictionary.
FREQUENCY
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7 QUOTES WITH «PLAID»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
plaid.
I loved Catholic school. I didn't like being beeped at by old pervs at the gas station because I was wearing a plaid skirt, though. It's like, do you think I'm going to stop and give you my phone number?
My favorite Hepburn moment is in 'Sabrina,' when she steps off a boat in white shorts and a plaid shirt. Chic, classic, and unfussy.
I wear whatever makes me comfortable on stage, so that I feel confident. Some days it's a plaid skirt with a button-up and other days it's jeans with a hockey jersey and platforms.
I don't wear plaid shirts.
I remember opening my dad's closet and there were, like, 40 suits, every color of the rainbow, plaid and winter and summer. He had two jewelry boxes full of watches and lighters and cuff links. And just... he was that guy. He was probably unfulfilled in his life in many ways.
You go to Brooklyn, everybody's got a beard and plaid shirt. They may be able to tell each other apart, but they all look alike to me.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PLAID»
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plaid in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
plaid and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Tartan: romancing the
plaid
The perfect mix of a fashion and lifestyle book, this volume explores the global phenomena of tartan mania.
Jeffrey Banks, Doria De la Chapelle, 2007
A journal with panache! Inside back cover pocket holds notes, business cards, and scraps of inspiration.
Passion sparks in USA Today and New York Times bestselling author Teresa Medeiros’s irresistibly tempting new romance after a sexy Highlander kidnaps his rival’s spirited English bride Emmaline Marlowe is about to wed the extremely ...
4
The
Plaid Avenger's World
"In the Plaid Avenger's world, we will strip off the shallow window dressing in which you have been trained to see the world donned, we will lay it bare to see what is really happening around the planet.
Plaid Avenger, Klaus Shmidheiser, 2008
5
Rapt in
Plaid: Canadian Literature and Scottish Tradition
Illustrate a long-lasting connection between Scottish and Canadian literary traditions and illuminates the way Scottish ideas and values still wield surprising power in Canadian politics, education, theology, economics and social mores. ...
Elizabeth Waterston, 2003
6
Pretty in
Plaid: A Life, A Witch, and a Wardrobe, or, the ...
Now in paperback! Jen Lancaster's cultural inferiority complex had to come from somewhere...and now fans can find out where in the New York Times bestseller Pretty in Plaid.
7
Plaid Skirt Confessions DEACTIVATED:
Leah spends so much time with the Nolans †just Erica and her handsome father †she "s practically part of the family.
8
Acid
Plaid: New Scottish Writing
ACID PLAID includes stories by a host of explosively talented writers, many of whose work hits U.S. shores for the first time here.
These Highland hotties are about to meet their match!
10
Country Babies Wear
Plaid
Join these urban babies as they head for the country.
Michelle Sinclair Colman, 2006
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PLAID»
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plaid is used in the context of the following news items.
Karlie Kloss is pretty in plaid as she stars in Kate Spade's fall …
Why not kick start your fall ways by adding a plaid bag. It's unusual and it will stand out, since we're typically used to seeing plaid shirts or ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
Plaid candidate
Plaid Cymru Assembly Member Simon Thomas has been chosen by local party members to be their candidate for Carmarthen West and South ... «Tenby Observer, Jul 15»
Portland Plaid Pantry robber identified, taken to hospital, police say
Police released this surveillance photograph of a suspect in the attempted armed robbery of a Plaid Pantry early Monday morning. (Portland ... «OregonLive.com, Jul 15»
Simon Thomas chosen by Plaid to be Welsh General Election …
SIMON Thomas has been chosen by local Plaid party members to be their candidate for Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire in the ... «Llanelli Star, Jul 15»
Cash for South Wales Metro 'not new money' - Plaid
Rhun ap Iorwerth, who is Plaid Cymru's shadow economy and transport minister, has warned that as things stand the region is likely to get little ... «South Wales Argus, Jul 15»
'Clueless' Costume Designer Mona May Reveals Inspiration For The …
The quintessential plaid skirt,” she says. “Then you want to take that to the next level. So you say a suit would be much better. Then what color? «Bustle, Jul 15»
Smoke's Poutinerie World Famous Great Canadian Cross Country …
Smoke's Poutinerie World Famous Great Canadian Cross Country Plaid Gravy Train Fries Curd & Gravy Weird Wild and Wacky Poutine Eating ... «Niagara Advance, Jul 15»
Cindy Crawford stuns wearing her husband Rande Gerber's plaid shirt
The 49-year-old proved she's still got what it takes on Sunday, as she modelled her 53-year-old beau Rande Gerber's plaid shirt during their ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
'Don't betray Wales' Plaid Cymru tells Labour as party urges MPs to …
Labour MPs have been challenged by Plaid Cymru not to “betray” Wales today and are urged to vote against the UK Government's plans for ... «WalesOnline, Jul 15»
Next Tesla Roadster to Go Plaid
However, the Model S P85D just received an upgrade from Insane speed to Ludicrous speed, but come on, it was not like it was Plaid speed. «CDA News, Jul 15»
