The word "kilt" may have come from the Nordic word "kjalta", first recorded back in the 9th century
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Origin of the Kilt
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In the 16th century, the first Scottish Kilts known as "Feileadh Mhor" (meaning Great Kilt and pronounced feela mor) appeared, referred to now as the "belted plaid"
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Mel Gibson wears a Great Kilt in the movie Braveheart, in reality these didn't exist during the 13th century (which is the timeframe the movie represents)
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Made from one length of a thick, wool cloth known as "breacan" (a Gaelic word meaning speckled or partly coloured). This cloth was usually about 5ft wide and could be up to 21ft long
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The Sporran - From the Gaelic word "spleuchan" meaning "purse" is where a man traditionally keeps his stuff such as money, keys etc. It's actually a small belt-pouch, made from leather or animal hide
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In the 18th Century, the loose folds were widely being replaced by pleats that were sewn into the fabric
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The kilt considered a rebellious symbol, it was outlawed by the "Dress Act" (part of the Act of Proscription) imposed by King George II in 1746
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Tartan is often closely identified with a particular Scottish Clan but this wasn't the case until well into the 18th Century
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The relationship between a particular colour or pattern was generally a connection to a particular geographical area or district, rather than to an individual family or Clan
