Scotsman

noun

Scots·​man ˈskäts-mən How to pronounce Scotsman (audio)
: a native or inhabitant of Scotland

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Further north is the Scottish counterpart, Belmond’s Royal Scotsman, which is like a Scottish country house on wheels, bringing guests to the wilds of the Scottish Highlands. Everett Potter, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 Alexandria was founded by Scottish merchants and gets its name from John Alexander, the Scotsman who once owned the land that became the city. Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2024 The Sassenach Blended Scotch Whisky Sam Heughan The Outlander star and notable Scotsman’s flagship bottle is made for connoisseurs of the category. Brad Japhe, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Nov. 2024 But as the Scotsman's final season reached its halfway point, things were more rocky than ever during his tenure. Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Scotsman 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Scotsman was in the 15th century

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“Scotsman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Scotsman. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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Scotsman

noun
Scots·​man ˈskät-smən How to pronounce Scotsman (audio)
: a person born or living in Scotland
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