"skilts" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} skilts pl (plural only)
  1. (US, dialect, dated) A kind of large, coarse, short trousers formerly worn. Tags: US, dated, dialectal, plural, plural-only Categories (topical): Clothing Synonyms: skilty-boots (english: Dorset)

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