kilt

• I think the kilt is a bit of a metaphor for that, too -- the "skirt" on a guy, and an appearance that speaks of earlier centuries, sets up such contrast in a hero with tough, hard-edged masculine characteristics. —  Word Wenches
• Maybe it was because the kilt was a very smart one, as in the sort most folks would only wear to a wedding? —  Momentary lapses of insanity...
• This origin of the kilt is also mentioned by Mr. Robert Chambers in his Life of Duncan Forbes, of Culloden_. —  Notes and Queries, Number 58, December 7, 1850 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc.
• Here we have the most likely way that the Bukidnon can see for their coming 121] This is one of a series of tales dealing with mythical heroes of former times whose acts of prowess are still recounted by Bukidnon warriors 122] A heavy padded hemp coat with a kilt which is supposed to turn spears. —  Philippine Folk Tales
• His sporran, however, hid the stained front of his kilt, and his Sunday coat had been new within ten years--the gift of certain ladies of Portlossie, some of whom, to whose lowland eyes the kilt was obnoxious, would have added a pair of trowsers, had not Miss Horn stoutly opposed them, confident that Duncan would regard the present as an insult. —  Malcolm

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