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taptow — taptoo, taptow obs. ff. tattoo n.1 … Useful english dictionary
Tattoo — Tat*too , n. [Earlier taptoo, D. taptoe; tap a tap, faucet + toe to, shut (i. e., the taps, or drinking houses, shut from the soldiers).] (Mil.) A beat of drum, or sound of a trumpet or bugle, at night, giving notice to soldiers to retreat, or to … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
The Devil's tattoo — Tattoo Tat*too , n. [Earlier taptoo, D. taptoe; tap a tap, faucet + toe to, shut (i. e., the taps, or drinking houses, shut from the soldiers).] (Mil.) A beat of drum, or sound of a trumpet or bugle, at night, giving notice to soldiers to retreat … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
taps — noun plural but singular or plural in construction Etymology: probably alteration of earlier taptoo tattoo more at tattoo Date: 1824 the last bugle call at night blown as a signal that lights are to be put out; also a similar call blown at… … New Collegiate Dictionary
tattoo — I. noun (plural tattoos) Etymology: alteration of earlier taptoo, from Dutch taptoe, from the phrase tap toe! taps shut! Date: circa 1627 1. a rapid rhythmic rapping 2. a. a call sounded shortly before taps as notice to go to quarters b. outdoor… … New Collegiate Dictionary
Military tattoo — The original meaning of military tattoo is a military drum performance, but nowadays it sometimes means army displays more generally. It dates from the 17th century when the British Army was fighting in the Low Countries (Belgium and the… … Wikipedia
tattoo — tattoo1 /ta tooh /, n., pl. tattoos. 1. a signal on a drum, bugle, or trumpet at night, for soldiers or sailors to go to their quarters. 2. a knocking or strong pulsation: My heart beat a tattoo on my ribs. 3. Brit. an outdoor military pageant or … Universalium
tattoo — I tat•too [[t]tæˈtu[/t]] n. pl. toos 1) mil a bugle call or other signal preceding taps and ordering soldiers to go to their quarters 2) a knocking or strong pulsation: My heart beat a tattoo on my ribs[/ex] 3) brit. an outdoor military pageant… … From formal English to slang
tattoo — tattoo1 [ta to͞o′] vt. tattooed, tattooing [< a Polynesian language < Proto Polynesian * tatau] 1. to puncture (the skin) with a needle and insert indelible colors so as to leave permanent marks or designs 2. to make (marks or designs) on… … English World dictionary
taps — noun (military) signal to turn the lights out • Syn: ↑lights out • Topics: ↑military, ↑armed forces, ↑armed services, ↑military machine, ↑war machine … Useful english dictionary
