The solitary dell, and the two figures; why, he felt as if blue ribbons were beginning to sprout at his knees; and he feared to turn to his companion lest he should find her with a crook and a kirtle.
"Prince Fortunatus"
William Black
In the midst of them moved one who, though dressed in the light-blue woollen kirtle, the favorite costume of the islands, bore in her fresh bright features the traces of a different blood; her deep blue eye, soft and almost sleepy, her full, well-curved lips, were strong contrasts to the traits around her.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever
This garment, with its white band tight across her bust, remains on when the green kirtle drops to her feet.
"From Edinburgh to India & Burmah"
William G. Burn Murdoch