overplaid

noun

over·​plaid ˈō-vər-ˌplad How to pronounce overplaid (audio)
: a textile design consisting of a plaid pattern superimposed on another plaid or on a textured ground
also : a fabric with such a design
overplaided adjective

Word History

First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of overplaid was in 1923

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Cite this Entry

“Overplaid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overplaid. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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