Tattoo

English Meaning

A beat of drum, or sound of a trumpet or bugle, at night, giving notice to soldiers to retreat, or to repair to their quarters in garrison, or to their tents in camp.

1. A signal sounded on a drum or bugle to summon soldiers or sailors to their quarters at night.
2. A display of military exercises offered as evening entertainment.
3. A continuous, even drumming or rapping.
4. To beat out an even rhythm, as with the fingers.
5. To beat or tap rhythmically on; rap or drum on.
6. A permanent mark or design made on the skin by a process of pricking and ingraining an indelible pigment or by raising scars.
7. A design made on the skin with a temporary dye such as henna or ink.
8. To mark (the skin) with a tattoo.
9. To form (a tattoo) on the skin.