sgians dubh

A form of sgian dubh — A small, single-edged knife worn tucked into the hose (stocking) as part of traditional Scottish Highland dress along with the kilt.

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Meanings

noun

alternative skenes dhu

  1. pluralplural of sgian dubh
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