| 单词 | belted plaid |
| 释义 | > as lemmasbelted plaid belted plaid n. chiefly Scottish (now chiefly historical) a plaid (plaid n.1 2a) loosely gathered around the body and secured at the waist with a belt so as to leave a portion of material hanging down to cover all or part of the legs.For men the belted plaid is typically worn down to the knees and was a standard part of men's Highland dress until the mid 18th cent., after which it was replaced by the kilt. For women it is typically worn down to the ankles. ΚΠ 1652 Perfect Diurnall No. 141. 2109 His attendants are so many naked peeces of Mortality, sometimes trust up in bonnets and belted plades, or trowses, instead of breeches. 1794 J. Ritson Scotish Songs II. 91 The blew-cap lads, with belted plaids, Syne scamper'd o'ver the border. 1808 W. Scott Marmion v. v. 247 The chequered trews, and belted plaid. 1968 I. McGregor Edinb. Reel i. 10 Six years ago he had gone away wearing his belted plaid and bonnet. 2003 Scotl. Mag. Jan. 60/2 By the early 18th century, the belted plaid had become much shorter to give freedom of movement for work, walking and battle. < as lemmas |
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