beat up for calling it a skirt?

[Ivor]

A dictionary definition of a skirt is:-
“
: a free-hanging outer garment or undergarment covering some or all of the body from the waist down and traditionally worn by women and girls “

The significant part of this definition is “women and girls” and is the part fully understood by everyone and, in particular, by those referring to kilts as such. Rationalise it as you may it is an inescapable fact that those referring to this iconic Scottish garment as such do so only to demean it and diminish it Scottish culture and the wearer as a result. Whether or not this is considered acceptable is entirely the view of the individual but clearly demonstrates just how genuine or otherwise is their affinity to Scottish culture and dress.

[Jock Scot]

A dictionary definition of a skirt is:-
“
: a free-hanging outer garment or undergarment covering some or all of the body from the waist down and traditionally worn by women and girls “

The significant part of this definition is “women and girls” and is the part fully understood by everyone and, in particular, by those referring to kilts as such. Rationalise it as you may it is an inescapable fact that those referring to this iconic Scottish garment as such do so only to demean it and diminish it Scottish culture and the wearer as a result. Whether or not this is considered acceptable is entirely the view of the individual but clearly demonstrates just how genuine or otherwise is their affinity to Scottish culture and dress.

Precisely!