sgian-dubh
A sgian dubh (skee-ən-DOO; Scottish Gaelic pronunciation: [s̪kʲənˈt̪u]) is a small, single-edged knife worn as part of traditional Scottish Highland dress. It is worn tucked into the top of the kilt hose with the hilt visible.
Also recorded as sgian dubh · skene-dhu · skean-dhu
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A sgian dubh (skee-ən-DOO; Scottish Gaelic pronunciation: [s̪kʲənˈt̪u]) is a small, single-edged knife worn as part of traditional Scottish Highland dress. It is worn tucked into the top of the kilt hose with the hilt visible.
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Etymology and spelling
Etymology and spelling
Sgian-dubh in Scottish Gaelic means "black knife", from sgian ('knife') and dubh ('black'). The name is derived from the colour of the hilt, usually made of bog-oak. Other spellings are found in English, including skean dhu and skene dhu.
Origins
Origins
The sgian dubh has been described as originally a dagger that could be concealed under the armpit. It has also been stated that it emerged as part of the revival of highland dress in the early 19th century.
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In Scotland, England and Wales, carrying an offensive weapon is illegal, but can be permitted as part of wearing national costume. Carrying a sgian dubh has sometimes been banned in Britain; for example, they were banned from a school dance in Scotland, and initially banned for the 2014 celebration of the Battle of Bannockburn. When travelling by air with a sgian dubh, it is prohibited in some countries from having it in the cabin, but it is allowed in checked baggage. Piper Jeff McCarthy was fined CA$221 on 2 November 2016 for wearing a sgian dubh in his kilt hose while performing in Montreal, Canada. McCarthy contested the fine, which was cancelled, and his knife was returned.
sgian-dubh, Albert p of wales with P alfred, 1849
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Sgian Dubh Scottish dagger by J. Nowill sons, Sheffield own photo also used in http: nesusvet.narod.ru/txt/knife/knife_sgian_dubh.htm
Die Autorenschaft wurde nicht in einer maschinell lesbaren Form angegeben. Es wird Nesusvet als Autor angenommen (basierend auf den Rechteinhaber-Angaben). · File:Sgian_dubh_Sheffield.jpg
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- 1.Blair, Claude. European & American Arms, c. 1100–1850. B. T. Batsfords. 15–17. 1962. 978-0-8048-1684-7.
- 2.Skene dhu. Miriam Webster.
- 3."skene 1 " Oxford English Dictionary. 2nd edition, 1989. http://dictionary.oed.com/cgi/entry/50226218?query_type=word&queryword=skene&first=1&max_to_show=10&sort_type=alpha&result_place=1&search_id=FOv8-3NMUCy-8022&hilite=50226218 (subscription required).
- 4.Grancsay, Stephen Vincent. Arms & Armor: Essays From the Metropolitan Museum of Art Bulletin 1920–1964. Metropolitan Museum of Art. 82–83. 1991. 978-0-87099-338-1.
- 5.Criminal Law (Consolidation) (Scotland) Act 1995. legislation.gov.uk.
- 6.Criminal Justice Act 1988. legislation.gov.uk.
- 7.Offensive Weapons Act 1996. legislation.gov.uk.
- 8.The Scotsman. Top private school bans sgian-dubhs ahead of Christmas dance. 26 November 2006.
- 9.Moffet, Rodger. No More 'Sgian Dont!' Its Sgian Dubh at Bannockburn!. clans2014.com. 30 August 2013.
- 10.Travelling with culturally or religiously significant items. www.aviation.govt.nz.
- 11.Edinburgh Airport. Can I carry sharp-edged religious/cultural regalia/accessories (e.g. Kirpans, Sgian Dhub or Dirks) on my person or in my hand baggage?.
- 12.Montreal bagpiper to contest ticket for carrying ceremonial knife. Montreal Gazette. 19 November 2016.
- 13.Ticketed Montreal bagpiper to get ceremonial knife back, have case dropped. Montreal Gazette. 19 May 2018.
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