How Far We Have Come; Kilt in the Dictionary
Out of curiosity I pulled out my old college dictionary and looked up the work kilt.
Its the Webster's new Collegiate Dictionary 1961 edition, a high school graduation present. Just 44 years ago.
Kilt is defined as, "A type of short plaited petticoat :confused: worn in the Highlands of Scotland by men; hence any similar garment."
Looking up petticoat the definitions are all about women's wear...no cross mention of men's kilts.
So, we've progressed from wearing petticoats...
Wonder what other old dictionaries say about kilts? Or if the brand new dictionaries have caught on to contemporary kilts yet?
Ron
Ol' Macdonald himself, a proud son of Skye and Cape Breton Island
Lifetime Member STA. Two time winner of Utilikiltarian of the Month.
"I'll have a kilt please, a nice hand sewn tartan, 16 ounce Strome. Oh, and a sporran on the side, with a strap please."
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