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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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‡KILT, v.³, n.³

I. v. To do a thing neatly and skilfully (Ayr. 1880 Jam.).

II. n. The proper way of doing a thing, the knack (Ib., Ayr. 1960).Gall. 1824 MacTaggart Gallov. Encycl. 298:
We say of such a one that is not properly up to his trade, that he has not the kilt of it.Kcb.⁴ 1900:
He had the rale kilt o't.