Aboyne dress

English

Etymology

Named for the Aboyne Highland Gathering, whose organizing committee designed it.

Noun

Aboyne dress (uncountable)

  1. 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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