Highland dress
Britishnoun
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the historical costume, including the plaid, kilt or filibeg, and bonnet, as worn by Highland clansmen and soldiers
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a modern version of this worn for formal occasions
Example Sentences
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Towering over the launch field in full Highland dress, the Scottish Piper has been turning heads since 1997.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
When they did the following day, the full-back Marquitos disembarking the plane in full Highland dress, a fleet of white convertibles awaited them.
From The Guardian ● May 18, 2020
A surreal scene: Two men in full Scottish Highland dress, with kilts and sporrans, were allowed through to go to a wedding, they said.
From Fox News ● Dec. 8, 2018
Such was her fame that she was invited to represent Scotland at the US Bicentennial celebrations in 1976 where she paraded in full Highland dress.
From BBC ● Jan. 3, 2015
At first he did not recognise Edward in his Highland dress.
From Red Cap Tales Stolen from the Treasure Chest of the Wizard of the North by Scott, Walter, Sir
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