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 Dallas Highland Park Scots, hours after defeating Liberty Hill 2-0 in the University Interscholastic League high school boys’ soccer Class 5A state championship, forfeited the title due to the use of an ineligible player. Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Apr. 2025 Little love stories pop up in both Mary, Queen of Scots and Benediction, but not of the swooning, comedy-of-manners variety. Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025 Netflix's limited series adaptation of Pride & Prejudice has found its Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy: Emma Corrin (The Crown, Nosferatu) and Jack Lowden (Slow Horses, Mary Queen of Scots) will play the love interests. Jessica Wang, EW.com, 10 Apr. 2025 On Friday, April 11, he and the Highland Park Scots (20-1-2) will play in the UIL’s Class 5A Division 2 state championship against Liberty Hill (15-7-7). Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2025 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 22 Apr. 2025.

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Scots

1 of 2 adjective

Scots

2 of 2 noun
: the English language of Scotland

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