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A two dimensional human-readable bar code symbology with hundreds of combinations per module. Usually found on Scottish things such as kilts, ribbons, sarongs, and bagpipes. Each clan (a Scottish family, spelled with a C) has its own tartan.
Hamish the red got away with sending the HD-DVD key by way of tartans on kilts in the mail.

The tartan was found on kilts early in the Faerytale Era.
Anyone sorted out the tartan for Friday?
tartan by ScottW April 26, 2006

tartan paint 

A fictional item that is used to send new people in the workplace on a wild goose chase.
Right then first of all what I need you to do is go down to the shop and get a tin of tartan paint
tartan paint by Unclemoe69 March 2, 2017

tartan army 

Term generally used in describing the hoards of loyal fans who support Scotlands national football/soccer team.
tartan army by Geronimo March 29, 2004

tartan army 

The supporters of SCOTLAND...the best in the world.
Hate the English and sing FANTASTIC songs.

ITS EASY, EASY.
We'll be coming
We'll be coming
We'll be coming down the road
When ye hear the noise of the Tartan Army Boys
We'll be coming down the road
tartan army by see you jimmy January 8, 2006

Tartan High school 

A school where they treat students like trash, hoes act like they some boss bitches and they just hoes and light-skin boys act like they want smoke but be scared af
1. Damn bro! What school your bitch go to?

Tartan high school Fam, what’s up?
Then she must be a hoe!
2. Boy, Don’t play on my name If you do not want smoke!

Omfg These light skin boys talk like they with it and they ain’t shit
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