Caledonia Kilts: Holyrood Modern kilt review

[Mike S]

I don't consider the way Americans use the word as wrong. It is simply common usage in the US, not incorrect usage. It's just the way the word evolved having been moved an ocean away from its origin.

There are quite a few words that differ in usage on either side of The Pond, as I'm sure you've noticed. For instance, here, calico always refers to a cotton or poly/cotton fabric covered with a tiny print, most often wee rosebuds or other flowers. Americans have used it that way since pioneer times. But in Britain, calico refers to what we call muslin. Not wrong or right, but simply the way language develops over time & distance.

Sherry,
I totally disagree with the prevailing permissive attitude toward a slovenly (and incorrect) use of the language, especially as it pertains to heritage (my heritage!). This is equivilent to calling a Scot "Scotch" (try that in Scotland and see the dirty looks it fetches), a man's kilt a dress/skirt, or a basket hilted broadsword a "Claymore" IMHO. However I will put this argument to rest in the interest of keeping the peace. Cheers.