Scottish

[ skot-ish ]

adjective

1. Also of or relating to Scotland, its people, or their language.

noun

1. the people of Scotland.
2. Scots ( def 1 ).

Scottish

/ ˈskɒtɪʃ /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of Scotland, its people, their Gaelic language, or their English dialect

noun

1. the Scottish
   functioning as plural the Scots collectively

Confusables Note

See Scotch.

Other Words From

• Scottish·ly adverb
• Scottish·ness noun
• half-Scottish adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of Scottish¹

First recorded before 900; Middle English, from Late Latin Scott(us) Scot + -ish ¹; replacing Old English Scyttisc

Example Sentences

McGuinness's fundraising total will rise significantly after Scottish businessman and philanthropist Sir Tom Hunter said he would double any donations made from Wednesday onwards, up to a £3m limit.

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Scottish Greens co-leader Patrick Harvie said the "real issue" was the minister's use of a government car and there would not have been a problem had he used public transport.

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The Scottish government is again delaying its flagship plans for a National Care Service - but denies reports that the policy has been dropped.

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The Scottish government said since the pandemic there had been challenges for some returning school so it has invested in a network of virtual head teachers to support vulnerable young people returning.

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Ben Supple said it was "essential" for the UK and Scottish governments to crack down on the use and sale of fireworks.

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