Excuse my ignorance

[vipermcgee]

While I am familiar with most of the terms batted about here, one term commonly used in reference to one's kilt eludes me. I know this may sound dumb, but what is meant by a "tank"?

Oh, and is there a glossary of sorts I can consult with such questions in the future? I tried searching the site for an answer, but the word is used so frequently that I had more hits that I could peruse for an answer.

[Ryan Ross]

A "tank", as I understand it, is a hand tailored 8 yard kilt, made from heavy weight wool.

[McMurdo]

Here is the link to the FAQ page
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...q#faq_faq_abbr

A 'TANK' is defined as an eight-yard, wool, hand-sewn, traditional kilt. ie., "It's built like a tank." (coined by Jimmy Carbomb c.2005)

I personally do not like the term, and therefore rarely use it, it has however become the norm on this and other kilt forums.

[vipermcgee]

Here is the link to the FAQ page
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...q#faq_faq_abbr

A 'TANK' is defined as an eight-yard, wool, hand-sewn, traditional kilt. ie., "It's built like a tank." (coined by Jimmy Carbomb c.2005)

I personally do not like the term, and therefore rarely use it, it has however become the norm on this and other kilt forums.

OK. That's what I thought, but I wasn't sure and wanted to have a good understanding of the terms used.

[Kiltman]

Here is the link to the FAQ page
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...q#faq_faq_abbr

A 'TANK' is defined as an eight-yard, wool, hand-sewn, traditional kilt. ie., "It's built like a tank." (coined by Jimmy Carbomb c.2005)

I personally do not like the term, and therefore rarely use it, it has however become the norm on this and other kilt forums.

I don't like the term either. The skill it takes to produce a hand-sewn, traditional kilt is great and I don't get much positive out of the term 'tank'.

[skauwt]

im another one who thinks the term "tank" is a bit daft but i guess folk can call it what they want these days ,
any nickname for a item or person is usually a sign of respect I've always felt

[piperdbh]

Was the aforementioned "tank" reference a tip of the hat to the strength, durability, and expert engineering evidenced in a handsewn 8-yard kilt, much like the same qualities showing up in one of the armored war machines? In that regard, I could see how the term would be a back-handed compliment. However, it doesn't reflect the artistry necessary to make a top-notch kilt.

[Rex_Tremende]

Here is the link to the FAQ page
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...q#faq_faq_abbr

A 'TANK' is defined as an eight-yard, wool, hand-sewn, traditional kilt. ie., "It's built like a tank." (coined by Jimmy Carbomb c.2005)

I personally do not like the term, and therefore rarely use it, it has however become the norm on this and other kilt forums.

Language defines a community. Given that we discuss here a wide variety of kilts, it's a convenient shorthand to say what you mean. 8YWHSTK is unpronounceable and hard to type. I don't use it outside of this forum,except when speaking to other members in person, but here it has saved me a lot of awkward typing.

I believe it also spares us a lot of arguing. Some would ask why a kilt needs so many qualifiers, since a kilt is a kilt, that is to say an eight-yard, wool, hand-sewn, traditional kilt, and everything else is... not a kilt. I feel that because it has a very specific meaning here, the term allows us to agree to disagree - except when we discuss whether "tank" is a term of veneration or disparagement.

Regards,
Rex.

[ChubRock]

Not a tank... (and not me)

[Stratherrick]

Is there an abbreviation/name for a kilt ' Made in Scotland'?

Slainte

Bruce