Aboyne dress
English
Etymology
Named for the Aboyne Highland Gathering, whose organizing committee designed it.
Noun
Aboyne dress (uncountable)
The Aboyne dress
Another Highland dancer wearing the kilt-based dress.
- The dance costume prescribed for females performing the Scottish National dances in competitions at Highland games gatherings. It consists of a dark bodice or elaborate waistcoat, decorative blouse, full tartan skirt and sometimes a petticoat and apron, or a tartan sash.
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