Scottish

[skot-ish]

adjective

1. Also of or relating to Scotland, its people, or their language.

noun

1. the people of Scotland.

2. Scots.

Scottish

/ ˈskɒtɪʃ /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of Scotland, its people, their Gaelic language, or their English dialect

noun

1. (functioning as plural) the Scots collectively

Confusables Note

See Scotch.

Other Word Forms

• Scottishly adverb
• Scottishness noun
• half-Scottish adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of Scottish¹

First recorded before 900; Middle English, from Late Latin Scott(us) Scot + -ish ¹; replacing Old English Scyttisc

Example Sentences

The Scottish government raised concerns about this prospect despite First Minister John Swinney having repeatedly called on the UK government to raise income tax, claiming it could negate the need for budget cuts.

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The board aim to achieve recurring savings of 3% each year until 2027/28, with forecast deficits continuing to be funded by the Scottish government.

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The Scottish government is seeking permission from the Scottish Parliament for the emergency early release of up to 990 short-term prisoners between now and April.

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He said early research shows most of the people were from the Lothians with one or two from the Scottish Highlands.

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But his farming method demonstrates one way the Scottish government would like the land use sector to be operating by 2045.

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