Kilt

/kɪlt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A traditional Scottish garment resembling a skirt, typically made of woolen cloth with a tartan pattern, worn by men.

He wore a bright blue kilt to the Scottish festival.

A garment similar to a kilt, often worn in Scottish and Irish culture, that consists of pleats at the back and is wrapped around the waist.

The dancer's kilt swirled gracefully as he performed.

In some regions, a short pleated skirt me made from similar fabrics, especially in historical or ceremonial contexts.

For the reenactment, he chose to wear a kilt to honor his Scottish heritage.

The term 'kilt' comes from the Scots word ‘kilt,’ meaning to tuck up or to roll up.

kilted

Wearing or something resembling a kilt.

kilt and sporran

Referring to a kilt paired with a traditional pouch worn at the front.

tartan

A patterned fabric consisting of criss-crossed horizontal and vertical bands in multiple colors.

sporran

A pouch worn on the front of a kilt, often made of leather or fur.

To 'kilt up'

He decided to kilt up for the Highland Games.

Kilted warrior

During the fantasy event, he dressed as a kilted warrior.