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Crafted of cotton broadcloth, tattersall, poplin, or oxford (or even, God-forbid, no-iron polyester) -- most have full-length openings from the neckline to the hem, buttons, a pocket, sleeves that cover all or part of the arm and since the second quarter of the 20th Century, all are topped with a variety of attached collars ranging in style from button-down, spread, tab, or wing.

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noun A pattern of dark lines forming squares on a light background.
noun Cloth woven or printed with this pattern.
adjective Having a pattern of dark lines forming squares on a light background.

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He was dressed in a navy blazer, tattersall-checked shirt, police tie, cavalry twill trousers and desert boots; he looked like a staff officer from Duntroon, the military school near Canberra. — Cleary, Melissa - Dog Mystery 04 - Skull and Dog Bones
Crafted of cotton broadcloth, tattersall, poplin, or oxford (or even, God-forbid, no-iron polyester) -- most have full-length openings from the neckline to the hem, buttons, a pocket, sleeves that cover all or part of the arm and since the second quarter of the 20th Century, all are topped with a variety of attached collars ranging in style from button-down, spread, tab, or wing. — The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com
During the interview he wore an "open-necked tattersall shirt, muted plaid jacket, dark slacks, scuffed walking shoes [and] rimless glasses." — Pajamas Media
The collection hews to timeless preppy standards such as candy stripes, tattersall, mini-gingham and glen plaid. — Luxist
Keith Loutit 6 days ago wow - thanks sheona. john tattersall 14 days ago — FAZED