Scotsman

noun

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

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The fighter in question, Terence Crawford, easily beat the Scotsman for his first of many titles and now, more than a decade later, sits atop boxing’s pound‑for‑pound rankings. Mark Kriegel june 4, Literary Hub, 4 June 2025 The Scotsman, now into a second stint as Everton boss, had a paltry return of two wins in his first 12 league games after succeeding Manuel Pellegrini in December 2019. Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 28 May 2025 However, Williams became Hendry’s primary opponent when the Scotsman called him out late last month. Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2025 Secrets of the Flying Scotsman, which has been produced for the international market, will explore the famous locomotive. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 May 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 Jun. 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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