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| − | The dirk is a ceremonial dagger worn by Scotsmen in their socks. Fear of the dirk is at the root of the popular English saying "Never trust a Scotsman tying his shoelaces". | + | The dirk ([[Gaelic]] ''sgian dubh'') is a ceremonial dagger worn by Scotsmen in their socks. Fear of the dirk is at the root of the popular English saying "Never trust a Scotsman tying his shoelaces". |
[[Category:Scottish Clothing and Accessories]] | [[Category:Scottish Clothing and Accessories]] | ||
Revision as of 09:10, May 14, 2007
The dirk (Gaelic sgian dubh) is a ceremonial dagger worn by Scotsmen in their socks. Fear of the dirk is at the root of the popular English saying "Never trust a Scotsman tying his shoelaces".