kiltie

American  

[kil-tee] / ˈkɪl ti /

noun

1. a person who wears a kilt, especially a member of a regiment in which the kilt is worn as part of the dress uniform.

2. a sports shoe with a fringed tongue that flaps over the vamp and conceals all or part of the lacing.

3. Also called kiltie tongue;.  Also called shawl tongue.  the fringed tongue of such a shoe.

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Etymology

Origin of kiltie

First recorded in 1835–45; kilt + -ie

Example Sentences

These might be out of reach for most but we couldn't resist sharing a beautiful pair of white kiltie brogues.

From Golf Digest • Mar. 16, 2018

Because nothing says "Arnie" more than a pair of black kiltie brogues.

From Golf Digest • Mar. 16, 2018

The accessories had a lot of personality, too -- including black-and-white lace-ups, kiltie loafer pumps in bright hues, and handbags that spelled out sentiments such as "beautiful" and "quote me."

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2015

Mrs. McOstrich was painfully fluttered by having a real live kiltie in her little parlour, which was adorned as heretofore with ornaments borrowed from the abodes of her guests.

From Wee Macgreegor Enlists by Bell, J. J. (John Joy)

Mr. Punch is, by turns, general, drum major, full private, cavalry man and "kiltie," he is also A. B. when the occasion serves, and would be horse-marine if necessary!

From Mr. Punch on the Warpath Humours of the Army, The Navy and The Reserve Forces by Various