/ kɪlt; NAmE / noun
a skirt made of tartan cloth that reaches to the knees and is traditionally worn by Scottish men; a similar skirt worn by women
For more information see the Cultural Guide
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WORD ORIGIN
Middle English (as a verb in the sense tuck up around the body ): of Scandinavian origin; compare with Danish kilte (op) tuck (up) and Old Norse kilting a skirt. The noun dates from the mid 18th cent.