Scotsman

noun

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

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Perhaps the statue was a good omen for the Scotsman, who went on to defend his title in 2011 before winning it again in 2016. Sam Joseph, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024 The Scotsman took charge of the team at a time when many of its current players, such as Emily van Egmond, were starting their international careers. Manasi Pathak, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024 For McArdle — a Scotsman best known for his work on stage and TV, here adopting a convincing Irish brogue — his first big-screen lead announces him as a thinking person’s charmer in the approximate mold of Andrew Scott. Guy Lodge, Variety, 22 Oct. 2024 Impressed, the family matriarch then enlisted Jones to help realize a dream trip to Scotland and Bordeaux: Jones planned a week aboard Belmond’s Royal Scotsman, followed by a river cruise through the French wine region. Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 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 21 Nov. 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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