Scotsman

American

[skots-muhn] / ˈskɒts mən /

noun

PLURAL

Scotsmen

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

Scotsman British

/ ˈskɒtsmən /

noun

a native or inhabitant of Scotland

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Commonly Confused

See Scotch.

Etymology

Origin of Scotsman

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

Example Sentences

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The Making of Flying Scotsman is a new poem written by Poet Laureate Simon Armitage to mark 100 years since the famous locomotive entered service.

From BBC

Last month, members of the council's City Administration Committee approved a funding application by the Scotsman Group.

From BBC

"I just think we are in a world of innovation. I don’t want to strangle the innovation that shoe companies our manufacturers are bringing to the table," he said, via The Scotsman.

From Fox News

David Wilson, a member of nearby club Kilspindie who posted the footage, said in The Scotsman newspaper: “The players laughed it off, saying they knew he wasn’t a golfer when they saw his grip.”

From Seattle Times

Finn Russell is today paired with Owen Farrell in the 10-12 axis and here’s what Rob Kitson makes of the Scotsman’s potential impact.

From The Guardian

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