Originally Posted by
KiltedSkeleton
Yes, it was a serious question. I had heard that and was unsure wether it was true or not.
It's what's known as a 'backronym'. The word existed long before someone thought up an acronym for it, and so a false etymology.
An uair a théid an gobhainn air bhathal 'se is feàrr a bhi réidh ris.
(When the smith gets wildly excited, 'tis best to agree with him.)
Kiltio Ergo Sum.
I Kilt, therefore I am. -McClef
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