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    Repeat question on historical kilt

    A while back, I posted an excerpt from an historical account, concerning an ancestory. I have been TDY since that time (gotta love the Army) and cannot find if there were any responses. So, Ill throw it out there again for comment.

    At the mustering of the clans at Delmacomer, early in 1689, under Dundee, the young Letterfinlay (MacMartin) in the Grameid is described here, as it is translated into modern English:

    The garter ribbons hanging at his leg were dyed with Corycian saffron, and with the tint of the Tyrian shell, as was his plaid.

    First, were the combatants wearing kilts? Or is the plaid described some other type of garment.

    Second, was the base color for the described a saffron or purple?
    Last edited by themacmartin; 4th October 12 at 06:49 AM.
    Sliochd nan sionnach Cloinn Mhàrtainn.
    Children of the foxes, Clan Martin

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