kilt
Pleated Scottish garment
A kilt is a knee-length pleated skirt traditionally worn by Scottish men, made of tartan wool and wrapped around the waist.
The pattern typically indicates clan affiliation.
Kilts appear at formal occasions, highland games, and military ceremonies.
The garment has no underwear by tradition, prompting jokes about what's worn underneath: Nothing—it's all in perfect working order.
Named elevated regions
- bagpipesDroning wind instrument
- EdinburghScotland's seat of government
- GlasgowScotland's most populous city
- clansRelated family groups
Celtic · thistle · loch · heather · Gaelic · whisky · sporran · Hogmanay
Related group sharing ancestry
- patternRecurring arrangement or template
- settBadger's underground home
- weaveInterlace strands into fabric
- woolSheared animal fiber
twill · thread · dye · warp · weft · loom · colorfast · plaid
Having pressed folds
- woolSheared animal fiber
- knee-lengthReaching the leg's bend
- sporranScottish ceremonial belt purse
- beltedEncircled at waist
wrap · buckled · tartan · fabric · tailored · hemline · waistband · pin
One skilled in combat
- highlanderMountain region native
- clansmanMale kin-group member
- braveryBoldness before danger
- gallantryCourage, especially in combat
rugged · Braveheart · freedom · rebellion · pride · defiance · swagger · bold
Marriage rite and feast
- funeralService honoring the dead
- graduationCompleting academic requirements formally
- paradeCeremonial public procession
- formalFollowing strict protocol
regalia · piper · drums · procession · banquet · military · regimental · medals
Highlands
Named elevated regions
- bagpipesDroning wind instrument
- EdinburghScotland's seat of government
- GlasgowScotland's most populous city
clans · Celtic · thistle · loch · heather · Gaelic · whisky · sporran · Hogmanay · Burns Night
clan
Related group sharing ancestry
- patternRecurring arrangement or template
- settBadger's underground home
- weaveInterlace strands into fabric
wool · twill · thread · dye · warp · weft · loom · colorfast · plaid · checkered
pleated
Having pressed folds
- woolSheared animal fiber
- knee-lengthReaching the leg's bend
- sporranScottish ceremonial belt purse
belted · wrap · buckled · tartan · fabric · tailored · hemline · waistband · pin · hose
warrior
One skilled in combat
- highlanderMountain region native
- clansmanMale kin-group member
- braveryBoldness before danger
gallantry · rugged · Braveheart · freedom · rebellion · pride · defiance · swagger · bold · heritage
wedding
Marriage rite and feast
- funeralService honoring the dead
- graduationCompleting academic requirements formally
- paradeCeremonial public procession
formal · regalia · piper · drums · procession · banquet · military · regimental · medals · sash
- Scottish culturebagpipes, tartan, haggis, Highland Games, clans
- Scottish thingshaggis, shortbread, Scotch whisky, tartan, Irn-Bru
- skirtsminiskirt, overskirt, lehenga, sarong
- traditional clothingkimono, sari, hanbok, dashiki, tunic
- ancient garmentstoga, tunic, chiton, stola, pallium
- ethnic wearkimono, sari, saree, hanbok, dirndl
kiltkimono
Wraparound Japanese garment
sari · lederhosen · dashiki · hanbok · dirndl
- off kilterUnbalanced or crooked
- out of kilterNot in proper alignment
- tartan kiltsPleated Scottish plaid garments