Scotsman

noun

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

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Views on the Scotsman are often more fraught on social media than elsewhere. Roshane Thomas, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025 On the final night, one of the regulars hired a Scotsman in a kilt to play a bagpipe dirge. Zach Helfand, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025 In video from the screening posted by The Scotsman, Collette, who played the title character in the 1994 Australian comedy, explained that she’d been invited to record an intro for the screening. John Russell, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025 In addition, Belmond also has added new Grand Suites on the Royal Scotsman. Blane Bachelor, AFAR Media, 5 Mar. 2025 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 19 Mar. 2025.

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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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