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

The Scottish Liberal Democrat leader has said his party would vote down the Scottish government's upcoming Budget if it contains even a "penny" promoting independence.

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Scotland has not been hit as hard, with both Scottish Power and SSE reporting just a few localised faults.

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Mr Carter told BBC Scotland's Drivetime on Thursday that he had gathered the bikes from Scottish recycling centres to offer to Scottish charities - and those not taken were given to a charity in Sudan.

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She said: “All parts of the Scottish government resilience network stand ready to respond to the storm.”

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Scottish football legend and TV pundit Ally McCoist has revealed he is living with an incurable hand condition.

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