Scots

1 of 2

adjective

: scottish
used especially of the people and language and in legal context

Scots

2 of 2

noun

: the English language of Scotland

Examples of Scots in a Sentence

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Noun
The Scots have a much stiffer test in their second match. Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 1 June 2026 The Scots have never advanced from the group stage in eight Cup appearances. Michelle Kaufman may 29, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026 They’ve even been credited with a spike in German tourism to Scotland after 200,000 Scots spent two weeks partying from Munich to Stuttgart during UEFA Euro 2024. Laura Dannen Redman, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 May 2026 Beyond anything, Phillips-Hunter is frustrated that a group of Scots from across the ocean were able to organize transportation for so much cheaper than what local officials offered. ABC News, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for Scots

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English Scottis, alteration of Scottish

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Scots was in the 14th century

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“Scots.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Scots. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.

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Scots

1 of 2 adjective

Scots

2 of 2 noun
: the English language of Scotland

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