filibeg

A Scottish soldier wears a traditional filibeg.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of kilt: "filibeg" refers to a kilt, specifically the traditional knee-length garment worn by Scottish Highlanders and soldiers, characterised by its pleated design.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The Scottish soldier wore a filibeg as part of his ceremonial uniform. (He wore a traditional kilt.)
  • The filibeg is often made from tartan fabric, representing a specific clan. (The kilt is woven in a patterned cloth.)

Advanced Usage

• "to wear a filibeg": to don the traditional Scottish kilt.

  • At the Highland games, many men wear a filibeg with a sporran and jacket. (They wear the kilt as part of formal attire.)

• "filibeg as a symbol": the kilt representing Scottish heritage and identity.

  • The filibeg has become an enduring symbol of Scottish culture worldwide. (The kilt signifies national pride.)

Variants and Related Words

• Kilt (n): the more common term for the same garment; "filibeg" is an older or alternative spelling.

  • He bought a new kilt for the wedding. (He purchased a kilt.)

• Filibeg (alternative spelling: philibeg): both are used interchangeably.

  • The philibeg is a variant spelling of the same word. (Both forms refer to the same garment.)

Synonyms

• Kilt: the standard term for a pleated skirt-like garment worn by Scottish men.
• Plaid: a long piece of tartan cloth worn over the shoulder, sometimes confused with a kilt.

Related Idioms

• "To don the filibeg": to put on the kilt, often in a ceremonial or traditional context.
  • He donned the filibeg for the parade. (He put on the kilt for the event.)