philibeg

British  

/ ˈfɪlɪˌbɛɡ /

noun

1. a variant spelling of filibeg

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Example Sentences

"I was this day," he says "in my philibeg."

From Memoirs of the Jacobites of 1715 and 1745 Volume III. by Thomson, Mrs.

In a few moments he appeared also in full Highland costume with bare knees, kilt, philibeg, etc.

From Letters from England by Bancroft, Elizabeth Davis

Not a person was to be seen, except one sickly emaciated creature, wearing a faded regimental coat over his tartan waistcoat and philibeg, who stood leaning against a tree with an aspect of hopeless dejection.

From Discipline by Brunton, Mary

This garb, which excited the attention and admiration of Napoleon at the battle of Waterloo, consisted of the truis, the kilted plaid, and philibeg.

From Memoirs of the Jacobites of 1715 and 1745 Volume III. by Thomson, Mrs.

Then a girl who played pages, and other young boys, was naturally anxious to know all about doublets, trunks, and hose, as well as Scottish "philibeg and sporran."

From Life on the Stage by Morris, Clara