kilt
2 synonyms for kilt, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A knee-length pleated garment, traditionally made of tartan wool, worn originally by Scottish men as part of Highland dress.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
filibeg
philibeg
How to use kilt
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
wear a kilt
tartan kilt
kilt and sporran
Etymology
From Middle English kilten ("to tuck up"), tracing back to Old Norse kjalta ("skirt, lap") — the same root that gave English the word "child."
Full origin of kilt →Frequently asked questions
What does “kilt” mean?
The word “kilt” means a knee-length pleated garment, traditionally made of tartan wool, worn originally by Scottish men as part of Highland dress. In plain terms, the traditional pleated tartan skirt-like garment worn by Scottish men, especially for formal or ceremonial occasions.
How do you pronounce “kilt”?
“Kilt” is pronounced kihlt (/kɪlt/ in IPA).
How do you use “kilt” in a sentence?
Here is “kilt” used in a sentence: “He wore a kilt to the wedding to honour his Scottish heritage.”
What is another word for “kilt”?
Words with a similar meaning to “kilt” include filibeg and philibeg.
What part of speech is “kilt”?
Depending on how it is used, “kilt” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “kilt” come from?
The word “kilt” comes from Middle English. From Middle English kilten ("to tuck up"), tracing back to Old Norse kjalta ("skirt, lap") — the same root that gave English the word "child.".
How many meanings does “kilt” have?
“Kilt” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a knee-length pleated garment, traditionally made of tartan wool, worn originally by Scottish men as part of Highland dress.
