Definition of Scottish

1. Noun. The dialect of English used in Scotland.

Exact synonyms: Scots, Scots English
Generic synonyms: English, English Language
Specialized synonyms: Lallans, Scottish Lallans
Geographical relationships: Scotland
Derivative terms: Scots

2. 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'"
Exact synonyms: Scotch, Scots
Partainyms: Scotland, Scotland, Scotland
Derivative terms: Scots

Definition of Scottish

1. a. Of or pertaining to the inhabitants of Scotland, their country, or their language; as, Scottish industry or economy; a Scottish chief; a Scottish dialect.

Lexicographical Neighbors of Scottish

scotopsin
scotoscope
scotoscopy
Scots
Scotsman
Scotswoman
Scots English
Scots Gaelic
Scots heather
Scots pine
Scott
Scott's Spleenwort
Scott-Wilson reagent
Scottie
scotties
Scottish
Scottish deerhound
Scottish Gaelic
Scottish Highlander
Scottish Lallans
scottish maple
Scottish reel
Scottish terrier
scotty dog
Scott Joplin
Scott operation
scot and lot
scot free
scoug
scouged

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