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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Justice Secretary Neil Gray said the Scottish government fully supported the police to take "appropriate and proportionate action to safeguard public safety".
From BBC • Jul. 7, 2026
As Norway advance, is Wright correct about Scottish football's ills?
From BBC • Jul. 7, 2026
Plaid's First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth said there were "signs" he might want to bypass the Welsh and Scottish governments.
From BBC • Jul. 6, 2026
The Scottish government consulted on reforms during the last parliament, but as of yet no firm plans have emerged.
From BBC • Jul. 6, 2026
“Aberdeen Lake” sounds romantic and mysterious, like it might be located somewhere in die Scottish Highlands, as opposed to an abandoned outpost at the edge of Death Valley.
From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith
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