Meaning of the word kilt in English

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kilt

US /kɪlt/

UK /kɪlt/

a skirt with deep pleats, traditionally worn by men in the Scottish Highlands, usually made of tartan

Example:

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He wore a traditional Scottish kilt to the wedding.

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The bagpiper was dressed in a full Highland outfit, including a tartan kilt.

Synonym:

Scottish skirt tartan skirt

to tuck up (skirts, etc.) around the body

Example:

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She kilted her long dress to avoid tripping on the stairs.

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The hikers kilted their trousers to wade through the stream.

Synonym:

tuck up gather hoist

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