Kith is a long-standing Scottish term used to refer to friends or acquaintances.
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Dirk is another name for a dagger. Scottish Highlanders carried dirks.
Caledonia (kaledonia) was an early name for the area that eventually became known as Scotland. It is often used as a reference to Scotland these days. The first time I heard it was in a song by Celtic Women. I thought it an odd name for a man but eventually found out it was a song about love for the country not for a man.
Hogmanay is the New Year’s Eve celebration in Scotland. An important part of the festivities is “first footing”. That is, being the first to cross the threshold of a neighbor or friend’s home bearing a gift (food, drink, etc.). The recipient responds in kind. “First footing” is thought to bring with it good fortune.
