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Definition of Scots
1. Adjective. Of or relating to or characteristic of Scotland or its people or culture or its English dialect or Gaelic language. "`Scotch' is in disfavor with Scottish people and is used primarily outside Scotland except in such frozen phrases as `Scotch broth' or `Scotch whiskey' or `Scotch plaid'"
2. Noun. The dialect of English used in Scotland.
Exact synonyms: Scots English, Scottish
Generic synonyms: English, English Language
Specialized synonyms: Lallans, Scottish Lallans
Geographical relationships: Scotland
Derivative terms: Scottish
Generic synonyms: English, English Language
Specialized synonyms: Lallans, Scottish Lallans
Geographical relationships: Scotland
Derivative terms: Scottish
Definition of Scots
1. a. Of or pertaining to the Scotch; Scotch; Scottish; as, Scots law; a pound Scots (1s. 8d.).
Definition of Scots
1. Proper noun. A Germanic language closely related to English and descended from northern dialects of Middle English, spoken in parts of Scotland, now especially in the central, northeastern and southern regions of the country. ¹
2. Noun. (plural of Scot) ¹
3. Adjective. Scottish ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Scots
1. scot [n] - See also: scot
Lexicographical Neighbors of Scots
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