kilt

Meanings

• noun

  A traditional Scottish skirt, made of pleated wool and secured by a sash or belt.

  - "He wore a kilt to the Scottish festival."
  - "The kilt is an iconic symbol of Scottish culture."

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Synonyms

filibeg , philibeg , annihilate , assassinate , bump off , dispatch , ice , knock off , liquidate , murder , rub out , slaughter , slay , top , whack , break , deactivate , disable , turn off , fritter away , while away

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with kilt
bilt , pilt , hilt , fillet , pile it

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Variants

List of all variants of kilt that leads to same result
kilt , kilts , kilted , kilting

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Etymology

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The word 'kilt' comes from the Old Norse or Gaelic word 'gall' meaning 'strap' or 'belt'. It is believed to have been worn by the Scottish Highlanders as early as the 16th century.

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Trivia

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1. The kilt was originally worn as a practical garment for the Scottish Highlanders, as it allowed for freedom of movement in the mountains.

2. The first recorded use of the word 'kilt' in English was in 1541.

3. The Scottish national soccer team wears kilts as part of their uniform.

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Related Concepts

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1. plaid: A pattern of crisscrossed stripes, often associated with the kilt.

2. tartan: A distinctive pattern of crisscrossed stripes, often associated with Scottish clans.

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Culture

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The kilt is a traditional Scottish garment that has been worn for centuries. It is most commonly associated with Scottish Highlanders and is often worn as part of traditional Scottish dress. The kilt has been featured in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression, and is an important symbol of Scottish culture and heritage.

How to Memorize "kilt"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a Scottish man wearing a pleated wool skirt secured by a sash or belt.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the kilt with Scotland, Highlanders, and traditional Scottish dress.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'kilt' starts with the letter 'k' and sounds like 'kill' a Caledonian in a tartan dress.

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