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    tank?

    Pardon my ignorance, but I am curious as to what is considered a Tank?
    thanks
    J.
    J. Robinson
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    A tank is a kilt made of 7-9 (depending on individual girth) yards of wool (preferably 13oz weight or greater).

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    This might help

    http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...q#faq_faq_abbr


    Here is a list of abbreviations or brands used on this site. If you have any to add please PM the admin:

    AK - Amerikilt
    BK - Bear Kilts
    FK - Freedom Kilts
    FLS - Freelander Sporrans!
    MUG - Male Unbifurbricated Garment (not to be used lightly)
    PK - Pittsburgh Kilts
    SWK - Stillwater Kilts
    TFCK - 21st Century Kilts
    UK- Utilikilt
    USAK - USA Kilts

    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)

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    Thanks! I have a 9yard (super size me) 13oz ancient gunn made by Locharron and I was wondering.

    J.
    J. Robinson
    Just your average kilt wearing redneck.

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