kilt

noun

\ˈkilt

Definition of kilt

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : a knee-length pleated skirt usually of tartan worn by men in Scotland and by Scottish regiments in the British armies

2 : a garment that resembles a Scottish kilt

kilt

verb

kilted; kilting; kilts

Definition of kilt (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

1 chiefly dialectal : to tuck up (something, such as a skirt)

2 : to equip with a kilt

intransitive verb

: to move nimbly

Examples of kilt in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

Timothy Reid of Parkville wore something of a neo-kilt, a black number with interchangeable side pockets. — David Frese, kansascity, "Oh, the things you’ll see on St. Patrick’s Day in Kansas City | The Kansas City Star," 17 Mar. 2018 Monday’s parade had flags, kilts, Colonial costumes and a Marine Corps marching band. — Martin Weil, Washington Post, "A holiday weekend with Honest Abe, parades and snow," 19 Feb. 2018 As a nod to Thompson’s Scottish heritage, his mother made hats for all four of Brown’s mothers, while the groom and Brown’s father Kody both father wore kilts. — Natalie Stone, PEOPLE.com, "Sister Wives' Aspyn Brown and Mitch Thompson Honeymoon in Europe — See the Newlyweds' Photos!," 6 July 2018 At the Scottish Festival & Highland Games in suburban Itasca this weekend, there’s whiskey-tasting, haggis-hurling and men in kilts aplenty. — Robert Mccoppin, chicagotribune.com, "Want to be a Scottish lord or lady? Opportunity beckons at suburban festival, where 'titles' will be sold," 16 June 2018 At the parade, Ovechkin hoisted the Cup to display to the delirious from the top of an open-topped double-decker bus, two of which carried the team down the route with an escort of motorcycle police and kilt-wearing bagpipers. — Steve Hendrix, Washington Post, "Washington celebrates the Capitals first Stanley Cup with a victory parade and rally," 12 June 2018 Two originals – Patrick Simmons and singer/songwriter Tom Johnston – plus longtimer John McFee (wearing his signature kilt), are the guitar trio in the center. — John Timpane, Philly.com, "Steely Dan play their first Philly-area show without late member Walter Becker at the BB&T Pavilion," 12 July 2018 Get your kilt and tartans ready for the 37th annual Scottish Highland Games, presented by the Alaska Scottish Club. — Yoshina Okamoto, Anchorage Daily News, "Coming up: Arctic Thunder, Scottish Highland Games and the return of Arlo Guthrie," 28 June 2018 Although the newlyweds had already shared a few sneak peeks on social media, these new pictures give us a closer look at Linda's gorgeous dress—not to mention Drew's kilt (a nod to his Scottish heritage). — Taysha Murtaugh, Country Living, "Property Brother Drew Scott and Linda Phan's Wedding Photos are Finally Here," 31 May 2018

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