Made of pleated wool and wrapped around the wearer’s waist, the kilt is the knee-length, skirt-like garment worn by men as part of Scotland’s traditional national garb, or Highland dress. Developed in the 17th century, the kilt is worn for ordinary purposes as well as special occasions. Highland dress is the uniform of Scottish regiments in the British army, and kilts were worn into battle as recently as World War II. What nickname did German troops give kilt-clad soldiers in World War I? Discuss
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