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scottish

adj.
A1 Beginner US //ˈskɑtɪʃ// scot·tish Archaic

adj. relating to Scotland, its people, or its language. You use this to describe anything that comes from that specific part of the United Kingdom.

adj. relating to or originating from Scotland, its inhabitants, or the varieties of English or Gaelic spoken there.


SIMPLE

I really enjoy listening to Scottish music.

CONTEXTUAL

The restaurant specializes in traditional Scottish dishes like haggis and fresh salmon caught in local lochs.

COMPLEX

The museum features an extensive collection of Scottish textiles, showcasing the intricate patterns and historical significance of various regional tartans.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English Scottich, from Old English Sċyttisċ, equivalent to Scot + -ish. Compare West Frisian Skotsk (“Scottish”), Dutch Schots (“Scottish”), German schottisch (“Scottish”), Danish skotsk (“Scottish”), Icelandic skoskur (“Scottish”). Doublet of Scotch and Scot.

Usage

Typically functions as a proper adjective and should always be capitalized.

Pitfall

He is a Scotch man.He is a Scottish man.While 'Scotch' is used for products like whisky or eggs, 'Scottish' or 'Scots' is the correct term for people.

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