Word of the Day - Balmoral

balmoral

/balˈmɒr(ə)l/
noun
1 A round brimless hat with a cockade or ribbons attached, worn by certain Scottish regiments.
2 A heavy laced leather walking boot.

Origin
Mid 19th century (in balmoral (sense 2)): named after Balmoral Castle in Scotland.

Bob enjoyed his walk through the hills, wearing both his balmoral on his head and a pair of boots which might have qualified, too. He didn't wear a kilt.