Do a search for the terms "The whole 9 Yards". No one has ever been able to document where the phrase comes from. It's certainly not from Kilts. A Traditional is "usually" 8 yards. A Great Kilt is, according to Matt around 4 yards.
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I wear the kilt because: Swish + Swagger = Swoon.
Most "9 yard" kilts aren't really 9 yards. 9 yards is more material than is neccessary for a great kilt (mine's 6, that's a lot of fabric!!), and 9 yards may or may not be needed depending on the tartan. Most only need around 8.
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.)
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