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Which country is the British skirt?

British skirts are British clothes.

The history of short skirts can be traced back to16th century. The word "Kilt" comes from Scandinavian Guskane, which means clothes that are folded and wrapped around the body. At first, it was the dress of highland people in England. Its original form is an uncut cloth, which is more than 15 meters wide and 6 meters long. It is folded on the body and fixed at the waist with a belt. In order to cope with the rainy and cold climate, there is also the practice of soaking cloth in goose oil to achieve waterproof effect.

This kind of clothing is very suitable for the climate and terrain in the highlands. The appearance of the lower body is similar to that of the current short skirt, which is more comfortable and free to move than pants; The upper body can be used as a cloak to keep out the cold, and the belt is a blanket. /kloc-After the 0/9th century, this traditional costume of highland people was gradually accepted by underground people and became a symbol of British national characteristics.