A new person in our local group was mentioning that he will be wearing a kilt invented in the 1400's as part of his garb. I told him that the belted plaid was...
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Sharon L. Krossa
slkrossa
Mar 20, 2004 7:14 am
... It is difficult to guess what he means without knowing what he uses "kilt" to mean and, indeed, exactly what English thing (real or imaginary) he is...
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Matthew A. C. Newsome
macalba
Mar 20, 2004 12:12 pm
I agree with Sharon. He's probably horribly confused. I've noticed a tendency for people to call anything that looks remotely like a modern Scottish kilt a...
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Nancy Zupanic
aye_laddy
Mar 20, 2004 7:41 pm
Thank you very much to both Sharon and Eogan for such quick replies! ... Yup. And I'm in that nasty position of wanting to help without being a period nazi. ...
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Matthew A. C. Newsome
macalba
Mar 20, 2004 8:04 pm
* I had heard long ago that the English had designed a small kilt for their Scottish workers, but I have nothing to back that up. It is just one of ...
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COLLIN KING
uicullane3
Mar 20, 2004 10:41 pm
The only thing I can think of is a lower piece of clothing on a Mens wardrobe that is pleated all the way around.thgey wore stockings under it as well... it...
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scotsfencer@...
sca_gavine
Mar 21, 2004 2:34 pm
In a message dated 3/20/2004 2:41:44 PM Eastern Standard Time, ... Morrel, just an idea (and I cant believe im a hospitaller and saying this) but if the person...
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Nancy Zupanic
aye_laddy
Mar 21, 2004 9:03 pm
... Yes, that's the story. I'm thinking that the newbie in question has used a bastardized version of this story to back up his OOP clothing. Thanks! Morel...
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Nancy Zupanic
aye_laddy
Mar 21, 2004 9:04 pm
... stockings ... Well, I'm more determined than ever to find out where his ideas have come from. I'll be sure to let you know.... Muirgheal...
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Nancy Zupanic
aye_laddy
Mar 21, 2004 9:04 pm
... the ... and ... to ... Darn, I liked that idea. Actually, I had thought of it, but decided that it was just not right. He has someone close at hand to...
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Sharon L. Krossa
slkrossa
Mar 22, 2004 3:30 pm
... I doubt think there is any way for you to directly correct him without him taking it as you being the period police, even if you explain you're just trying...
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Nancy Zupanic
aye_laddy
Mar 22, 2004 4:06 pm
... That's a great idea, thanks! This could be really interesting. Muirgheal...
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Catriona
actress7891
Mar 22, 2004 8:47 pm
This year's Grandfather Mountain Gaelic Song and Language Week, sponsored by An Comunn Gaidhealach, America, will run from July 4th through the 9th in the...
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Shel Browder
gobha82
Mar 23, 2004 11:42 am
I was looking through Dunbar (yet again) and noticed that the feileadh beag is listed for fatigue and undress wear for the Highlanders serving in North America...
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Matthew A. C. Newsome
macalba
Mar 23, 2004 12:42 pm
The feileadh beag is essentially the same garment as the feileadh mhor, only the lower half. It's just as easy to wear (easier, actually, because you don't...
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COLLIN KING
uicullane3
Mar 23, 2004 2:22 pm
Yea Matts right on the button there. In most cases durring the French and Indian war. The Feileadah Mhors...actualy were Cut down the center seam (where the...
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Donnchadh mac Cainnech
banoe
Mar 23, 2004 5:41 pm
Can anyone help with this? -- Yours in service, Tighearna Donnchadh mac Cainneach Man-at-Arms to Olaf Bygolly Haus Brandenburg www.hausbrandenburg.org ...
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Donnchadh mac Cainnech
banoe
Mar 23, 2004 10:01 pm
Sorry about that. Here is what I meant to send. dragonkilt@... wrote: DOES ANYONE IN THE HOUSEHOLD READ GAELIC? MY SISTER-INLAW WENT TO VEGAS AND COME BACK...
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ebrowder@...
gobha82
Mar 24, 2004 10:08 am
This is Irish Gaelic and not Scottish Gaelic and it contains, I think, a couple of idiomatic expressions. I am a Scottish Gaelic learner and there is ...
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scotsfencer@...
sca_gavine
Mar 24, 2004 2:46 pm
In a message dated 3/24/2004 5:09:39 AM Eastern Standard Time, ebrowder@... writes: Mas feidin leat e seo a leamh rachaimid a lui. Thigh possible...
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Chris Greek
guitarman_bu...
Mar 24, 2004 9:27 pm
I asked a friend, who sent back the following: Well, firstly it's not Scottish Gaelic. It's Irish Gaeilge.. "Más fédirleat é seo a léamh rachamid luí."...
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Sharon L. Krossa
slkrossa
Mar 28, 2004 5:42 am
Greetings! [My apologies to those of you who will see this on more than one list...] The Dictionary of the Scots Language (DSL), a combination of the full text...
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Nancy Zupanic
aye_laddy
Mar 28, 2004 6:15 am
... Very nice! Thank you for this! Muirgheal...
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Stuart Joseph
scotmagic
Mar 28, 2004 4:21 pm
Thanks, Sharon! You are a wonderful resource. ... -- The Great Scot, Magician http://www.greatscotmagic.com. Historic & Multi-epoch Entertainer Expert in...
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Julie Stackable
malvoisine
Mar 28, 2004 5:25 pm
That is awesome, thanks for posting this Sharon. I am translating a 16th century apprentice indenture from Edinburgh & am down to the 'what the heck is that?'...
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Sharon L. Krossa
slkrossa
Mar 28, 2004 7:36 pm
... Absolutely. In fact, when you're done I'd be delighted to put up on my web site an article with both the original and translated versions of it. (Making...
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scotsfencer@...
sca_gavine
Mar 29, 2004 5:29 am
i just tried to check it out... and it says "error webpage can not be found" any direction? Gavine [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Sharon L. Krossa
slkrossa
Mar 29, 2004 9:06 pm
... Try again -- several people have had problems at first and then gotten in later. Sharon -- Sharon L. Krossa, skrossa-ml@......
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COLLIN KING
uicullane3
Mar 30, 2004 12:10 am
they are having serever issues...it seems that for some reason the site has goten triple the amounts of hits. it gets over the past few days...lol ... From:...
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Julie Stackable
malvoisine
Mar 30, 2004 2:25 am
Dear Sharon, ... Okay - I have about 15 words left on it. This is a *very* strange indenture. There are no monies mentioned and the main thing this apprentice...
