Scottish
Americanadjective
noun
Commonly Confused
See Scotch.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of Scottish
First recorded before 900; Middle English, from Late Latin Scott(us) Scot + -ish 1; replacing Old English Scyttisc
Example Sentences
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By that stage I had moved away from political reporting and had met and married the MSP John Swinney, who would later become a Scottish government minister and is now the first minister of Scotland.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
A separate bill that would have legalised assisted dying in Scotland was rejected by the Scottish Parliament in March 2026.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
The two clubs could also face a second home match without fans if there is a further incident of either side's supporters engaging in "unacceptable conduct" in a Scottish Cup fixture.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
But Screen Scotland, the Scottish government and the other Edinburgh Festivals say it is too important to lose.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
Through his art contacts in Paris, he’d arranged to tour a few private exhibitions, claiming he was looking for some pieces for an upcoming show at the Scottish National Gallery.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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