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Pronunciation / Transliteration: kilt
"Il a porté un kilt pour la cérémonie."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A knee-length skirt-like garment with pleats at the back, originating from Scotland, traditionally worn by men.
"He wore a kilt to the wedding, showcasing his Scottish heritage." - 2
A garment resembling a skirt, often made of tartan fabric, associated with Scottish culture.
"During the festival, many participants donned colorful kilts."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'kilt' originates from the Scots language, derived from the Old Norse word 'kilta', meaning 'to tuck up' or 'to gather'. It has been used to describe a type of traditional Scottish garment since the 16th century, evolving in its cultural significance and style over the centuries.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Kilt" is said worldwide
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キルト
Transliteration: kiruto
"彼は祭りでキルトを着ていた。"
kilt
Transliteration: kilt
"Il a porté un kilt pour la cérémonie."
Kilt
Transliteration: kilt
"Er trug einen Kilt zur Feier."
kilt
Transliteration: kilt
"Ha indossato un kilt per l'evento."
kilt
Transliteration: kilt
"Llevaba un kilt en la celebración."
kilt
Transliteration: kilt
"Ele usou um kilt para a festa."
किल्ट
Transliteration: kilt
"उसने समारोह में किल्ट पहना।"
苏格兰裙
Transliteration: Sūgélán qún
"他在庆典上穿了苏格兰裙。"
킬트
Transliteration: kilteu
"그는 축제에서 킬트를 입었다."
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