Aboyne dress
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[edit]Etymology
[edit]Named for the Aboyne Highland Gathering, whose organizing committee designed it.
Noun
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- The dance costume prescribed for females performing the Scottish National dances in competitions at Highland games gatherings. It consists of a dark bodice or elaborate waistcoat, decorative blouse, full tartan skirt and sometimes a petticoat and apron, or a tartan sash.