Scottish: meaning, definitions and examples

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Scottish

 

[ ˈskɒtɪʃ ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

culture

Relating to Scotland or its people, culture, or language.

Synonyms

Caledonian, scotch

Examples of usage

  • Scottish music is known for its bagpipes and traditional folk songs.
  • She wore a Scottish kilt to the Highland Games.
Context #2 | Noun

language

The English language as spoken in Scotland.

Synonyms

Scots

Examples of usage

  • She had a strong Scottish accent.
  • He studied Scottish as one of his languages at university.

Translations

Translations of the word "Scottish" in other languages:

🇵🇹 Escocês

🇮🇳 स्कॉटिश

🇩🇪 Schottisch

🇮🇩 Skotlandia

🇺🇦 Шотландський

🇵🇱 Szkocki

🇯🇵 スコットランドの

🇫🇷 Écossais

🇪🇸 Escocés

🇹🇷 İskoç

🇰🇷 스코틀랜드의

🇸🇦 اسكتلندي

🇨🇿 Skotský

🇸🇰 Škótsky

🇨🇳 苏格兰的

🇸🇮 Škotski

🇮🇸 Skoskur

🇰🇿 Шотландиялық

🇬🇪 შოტლანდიური

🇦🇿 Şotlandiyalı

🇲🇽 Escocés

Etymology

The term 'Scottish' originates from the Old English word 'Scyttisc', meaning 'of the Gaels'. It has been used to refer to the people of Scotland since the Middle Ages. The adjective form 'Scottish' first appeared in the 14th century, while the noun form 'Scots' dates back to the 17th century.