Scotsman

noun

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

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In the middle of the chaos, Zayn launched a Helluva Kick aimed at McIntyre, but the Scotsman dodged just in time, and the kick accidentally connected with Rhodes instead. Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025 Edwards tops the previous mark of 58-11½ set in 1985 by Willie Banks of the United States. 1999 — Jean Van de Velde’s triple bogey on the 72nd hole sets the stage for Paul Lawrie to become the first Scotsman to win the British Open in his native land since Tommy Armour in 1931. Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2024 Having been itching for some neighbors more along their wavelength, cop Danny (Scotsman Sam Heughan trying very hard to disguise his native accent), and yoga instructor Becka (Australian Jessica De Gouw allowed to use her own) waste little time in introducing themselves. Jon O'Brien, IndieWire, 16 Jan. 2025 Arsenal have not been approached about a January departure for the Scotsman. James McNicholas, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 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 10 Feb. 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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