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    What kind of "skirt" got its name from a Scandinavian word for tucking up your clothes?

    Question #104780. Asked by flem-ish. (Apr 17 09 5:17 AM)


    maudy2

    		Kilt


    http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/kilt




    Apr 17 09, 5:23 AM

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