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Scottish definition

Scot·tish (skät′is̸h)

adjective

of Scotland or its people, variety of English, or culture

Etymology: ME Scottissh < Late OE Scottisc, for earlier Scyttisc

noun

the variety of English spoken by the people of Scotland
Scottish Idioms

the Scottish

the Scottish people

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Scottish Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • blare: Royal caribbean cruse line a cruise blared a scottish.
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Scottish quotes

Fareweel to a'our Scottish fame, Fareweel our ancient glory.

-Burns, Robert

'There shall be a Scottish Parliament.' Through long years, those wordswere first a hope, then a belief, then a promise. Now they are a reality.

-Dewar, Donald Campbell

The Scottish Parliament which adjourned on 25 March in the year1707 is hereby reconvened.

-Ewing,Winnie

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