fillibeg

The poor, naked child (for she had no other covering than a quantity of dirty carpet about her, like a "fillibeg") was taken home in the chaise of her mistress, and comfortably attired.

The colored patriots of the American Revolution : with sketches of several distinguished colored persons : to which is added a brief survey of the condition and prospects of colored Americans, 1855

The fillibeg, or lower garment, is still very common, and the bonnet almost universal; but their attire is such as produces, in a sufficient degree, the effect intended by the law, of abolishing the dissimilitude of appearance between the Highlanders and the other inhabitants of Britain; and, if dress be supposed to have much influence, facilitates their coalition with their fellow-subjects.

A Journey to the Western Isles of Scotland 2003

Here "Donald Lean," with fillibeg and tartan-skirted knee;

The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 20, No. 574, November 3, 1832 Title Various

The poor, naked child (for she had no other covering than a quantity of dirty carpet about her like a fillibeg) was taken home in the chaise of her mistress, and comfortably attired.

Memoir and Poems of Phillis Wheatley, a Native African and a Slave. Dedicated to the Friends of the Africans 1834

Her only garment at this time, was a piece of dirty carpet placed around her like what is called a 'fillibeg.'

Memoir of Phillis Wheatley, a Native African and a Slave Benjamin Bussey 1834

Her only garment at this time, was a piece of dirty carpet placed around her like what is called a ` fillibeg. '

Memoir of Phillis Wheatley 1834

The poor, naked child, (for she had no other covering than a quantity of dirty carpet about her like a fillibeg) was taken home in the chaise of her mistress, and comfortably attired.

Memoir and poems of Phillis Wheatley 1834

_ Jantlemen all! here's the king's health, and confusion worse confounded to his enemies, for yees; or if ye like it better, here's the plaid tartan and fillibeg for yees, and that's a comprehensive toast -- will give ye an appetite for your dinners.

Tales and Novels — Volume 08 Maria Edgeworth 1808

The fillibeg, or lower garment, is still very common, and the bonnet almost universal; but their attire is such as produces, in a sufficient degree, the effect intended by the law, of abolishing the dissimilitude of appearance between the Highlanders and the other inhabitants of

Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland Samuel Johnson 1746