Definitions

1. noun

A region in Central Asia, now usually considered to include parts of present-day Mongolia, Xinjiang in China, and southern Siberia in Russia, especially during the period of the Mongol Empire.

“The Tartary region was a vast area that stretched across much of Asia in the 13th century.”

2. noun

A Tartar or member of the Tartars.

“The Tartary people were known for their skilled horsemanship and archery.”

3. verb

To make rough and uneven, especially by scraping or wearing down.

“The metal surface had been tartared, making it difficult to clean.”