Excuse my ignorance

**vipermcgee** · 3rd August 09, 07:43 PM

While I am familiar with most of the terms batted about here, one term commonly used in reference to one's kilt eludes me. I know this may sound dumb, but what is meant by a "tank"?

Oh, and is there a glossary of sorts I can consult with such questions in the future? I tried searching the site for an answer, but the word is used so frequently that I had more hits that I could peruse for an answer.

**Ryan Ross** · 3rd August 09, 07:44 PM

A "tank", as I understand it, is a hand tailored 8 yard kilt, made from heavy weight wool.

**McMurdo** · 3rd August 09, 07:46 PM

Here is the link to the FAQ page
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...q#faq_faq_abbr

A 'TANK' is defined as an eight-yard, wool, hand-sewn, traditional kilt. ie., "It's built like a tank." (coined by Jimmy Carbomb c.2005)

I personally do not like the term, and therefore rarely use it, it has however become the norm on this and other kilt forums.

**vipermcgee** · 3rd August 09, 07:51 PM

Originally Posted by McMurdo

Here is the link to the FAQ page
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...q#faq_faq_abbr

A 'TANK' is defined as an eight-yard, wool, hand-sewn, traditional kilt. ie., "It's built like a tank." (coined by Jimmy Carbomb c.2005)

I personally do not like the term, and therefore rarely use it, it has however become the norm on this and other kilt forums.

OK. That's what I thought, but I wasn't sure and wanted to have a good understanding of the terms used.

**Kiltman** · 3rd August 09, 07:56 PM

Originally Posted by McMurdo

Here is the link to the FAQ page
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...q#faq_faq_abbr

A 'TANK' is defined as an eight-yard, wool, hand-sewn, traditional kilt. ie., "It's built like a tank." (coined by Jimmy Carbomb c.2005)

I personally do not like the term, and therefore rarely use it, it has however become the norm on this and other kilt forums.

I don't like the term either. The skill it takes to produce a hand-sewn, traditional kilt is great and I don't get much positive out of the term 'tank'.

**ChubRock** · 3rd August 09, 08:09 PM

Not a tank... (and not me)

**skauwt** · 3rd August 09, 08:12 PM

im another one who thinks the term "tank" is a bit daft but i guess folk can call it what they want these days ,
any nickname for a item or person is usually a sign of respect I've always felt

**piperdbh** · 3rd August 09, 08:13 PM

Was the aforementioned "tank" reference a tip of the hat to the strength, durability, and expert engineering evidenced in a handsewn 8-yard kilt, much like the same qualities showing up in one of the armored war machines? In that regard, I could see how the term would be a back-handed compliment. However, it doesn't reflect the artistry necessary to make a top-notch kilt.