Scotchwoman

[ skoch-woom-uhn ]

noun

, Sometimes Offensive.

, plural Scotch·wom·en.

1. Scotswoman.

Scotchwoman

/ ˈskɒtʃˌwʊmən /

noun

1. regarded as bad usage by the Scots another word for Scotswoman

Confusables Note

See Scotch.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Scotchwoman¹

1810–20; Scotch(man) ( def ) + -woman

Example Sentences

The aunt is a well-drawn type of old-fashioned Scotchwoman, infinitely more natural and more interesting than the niece.

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It seemed to the Scotchwoman there was but one thing for her to do.

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Gladys asked kindly, and the surprise deepened on the Scotchwoman's face.

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His proceedings did not escape the quick eye and ready tongue of an old Scotchwoman.

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The present missionary is Mr. Burrowes, and his wife, the latter a genuine Scotchwoman of the better sort.

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