lovat

[ luhv-uh t ]

/ ˈlʌv ət /

a grayish blend of colors, especially of green, used in textiles, as for plaids.

Origin of lovat

First recorded in 1905–10; probably after Thomas Alexander Fraser, Lord Lovat (1802–75), who popularized tweeds in muted colors as hunters' dress

It will do as a twenty-first birthday present, as I have received no news re Lovat Fraser.

At Ypres with Best-Dunkley |Thomas Hope Floyd
In this prison Lovat remained during five months without being brought to trial.

Memoirs of the Jacobites of 1715 and 1745 |Mrs. Thomson
This decision, and the deed which followed it, appeared to complete the misfortunes of the disgraced and banished Lord Lovat.

Memoirs of the Jacobites of 1715 and 1745 |Mrs. Thomson
In one of the Highland fastnesses Lovat remained some time; but the blood-thirsty Cumberland was eager in pursuit.

Memoirs of the Jacobites of 1715 and 1745 |Mrs. Thomson

This plot was soon divulged; disappointment, rage, revenge were raised to the height in the breast of the Master of Lovat.

Memoirs of the Jacobites of 1715 and 1745 |Mrs. Thomson

lovat

/ (ˈlʌvət) /

a yellowish-green or bluish-green mixture, esp in tweeds or woollens

named after Lovat, Inverness-shire