Tatties

Tatties

TAT-eez หˆtatiหz
Noun

Potatoes.

Example Sentences

"Mince and tatties."
"Mashing the tatties."

Etymology & History

Scots word for potatoes, shortened from "potatoes" with characteristic Scots pronunciation. Standard Scottish term used for centuries.

Word Details

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Region
Scotland
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Era
1700s
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Language
none
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Formality
neutral
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