Scotsman

[skots-muhn]

noun

plural

Scotsmen 

1. a person, especially a man, who is a native or inhabitant of Scotland; Scot.

Scotsman

/ ˈskɒtsmən /

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Scotland

Confusables Note

See Scotch.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Scotsman¹

1325–75; Middle English. See Scots, -man

Example Sentences

The former Scotland winger said: "Far be it from a Scotsman to tell English people what to think, but although much-loved I still think Harry is slightly underestimated. This guy is utterly and completely brilliant."

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Inevitably dubbed "The Flying Scotsman", he represented Great Britain at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.

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In Everton's most recent 10 visits to Anfield under the Scotsman, spread over the past 20 years, they have scored a total of just five goals, converting only 6.7% of their chances.

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"In the 200-year history of the railway, all the famous trains have been named - from the Rocket to the Flying Scotsman and the Mallard, and this follows in the footsteps of that."

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Scotsman Ross says he loves being back in the UK but jokes: "I love LA and I'll be going back, maybe sooner rather than later!"

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