Quote Originally Posted by Streetcar
First, to the original thread -
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Now that I think about it, I seem to recall a story (probably an urban myth) about some Scots tattooing a picture of a skein dhu to their calves, as they were unable to legally carry the real thing. (No I can't quote the story, so don't ask where it came from. I have no idea if there's even a shred of truth to it.)
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actually saw that this weekend, guy was wearing shorts, go figure.
Never heard of it in terms of tradition.