What does the "dicing" mean?

[Jock Scot]

The white cockade,I think,is for the historical type people.I have never seen it worn on a bonnet for day to day wear,which, when all said and done,is only worn by very few people anyway.Highland games for example.

I think I ought to clarify my last statement.The term bonnet,in our way of thinking,is used as a general description for a hat.It seems to me that many of you regard a bonnet as a term for a Glengarry or Balmoral only.

[MacWage]

I think I ought to clarify my last statement.The term bonnet,in our way of thinking,is used as a general description for a hat.It seems to me that many of you regard a bonnet as a term for a Glengarry or Balmoral only.

When I read a Scot's comments, I always take both meanings into mind. To most non-Scots, it means "Scottish-specific headwear."
Now, I HAVE seen white cockades on army helmets and ball caps too.

Now, a CHECKED ball cap would be interesting . . .

[acstoon]

I recall reading, somewhere in my travels, the origins of dicing (partially) had religious implications.
According to what I read, dicing indicated protestant affiliation, no dicing displayed catholic affiliation.
Any truth to this?

[Jock Scot]

I recall reading, somewhere in my travels, the origins of dicing (partially) had religious implications.
According to what I read, dicing indicated protestant affiliation, no dicing displayed catholic affiliation.
Any truth to this?

Again,things seem to point to the Hanovarian(protestant)--Stewart(Roman Catholic) thing.The Western Highlands was the power base of Bonnie Prince Charlie and it was no accident that the area had(has still) a strong RC connection.I have never heard of the dicing,or not,referred in religous terms though.

[acstoon]

Again,things seem to point to the Hanovarian(protestant)--Stewart(Roman Catholic) thing.The Western Highlands was the power base of Bonnie Prince Charlie and it was no accident that the area had(has still) a strong RC connection.

Thanks for the clarification!

[macwilkin]

Again,things seem to point to the Hanovarian(protestant)--Stewart(Roman Catholic) thing.The Western Highlands was the power base of Bonnie Prince Charlie and it was no accident that the area had(has still) a strong RC connection.I have never heard of the dicing,or not,referred in religous terms though.

See my quote from Stuart Reid where a Stewart stated that the dicing paid tribute to the Stewart arms; by this logic, the dicing would display loyalty to the Stewarts (RCs & Episcopalians).

Reid does discount this theory, btw.

T.