Definition
Definition of Scots - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun, plural
1.
ethnic groupUK people native to ScotlandUK
- The Scots are known for their unique cultural traditions..
2.
languageTECH. UK Germanic language spoken in parts of ScotlandTECH. UK
- Scots is taught in some Scottish schools.
Adjective
1.
Scottish relationrelating to Scotland or its people
- He enjoys reading Scots literature..
2.
dialectTECH. UK written or spoken in the Germanic language spoken in lowland ScotlandTECH. UK
- She read a poem in Scots..
Expressions with Scots
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cultural aspects related to the Gaelic language in Scotland
Scots Gaelic music is popular at festivals.
dialect of English spoken in Scotland
Scots English is rich in history and culture.
legal system of Scotland combining civil and common law
Scots law governs property rights in Scotland.
type of pine tree native to Europe and Asia
The forest was filled with Scots pine.
Origin of Scots
Old English, Scottas (inhabitants of Ireland)
Terms with Scots included in their meaning
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court proceeding
criminal proceeding in Scots law
legal
public prosecutor in Scots law
history
supporter of Mary, Queen of Scots
language
the Scots language or dialect
Scots law
legal process of valuing property for debt recovery
Scots law
legal injunction in Scots law
historic battle
battle where Scots defeated the English in 1314
historical coin
Scottish coin worth six pennies Scots
Scots law
legal privilege limiting heir's liability to ancestor's estate
Scots law
act of circumducing in legal context
Scots dialect
pertaining to the Scots dialect in northeast Scotland
language
rural Scots dialect from northeast Scotland
Scots law
land held in feudal tenure
history
battle in 1513 where Scots were defeated
legal
landholder in a parish under Scots law
language
literary form of Scots language from the Lowlands
legal
verdict of not proven in Scots law
language
form of Scots language spoken in lowland Scotland
Scots law
widow's right to a third of husband's property
history
related to Mary, Queen of Scots
Examples of Scots in a sentence
Many Scots celebrate Hogmanay with great enthusiasm. Scots is often heard in rural areas. Many poets write in Scots to preserve the language. She loves traditional Scots music. Scots heritage is celebrated in many festivals. The novel was written in Scots.
He sang a ballad in Scots.
View all translations of Scots
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- French:Écossais, écossais, ...
- German:Schotten, schottisch, ...
- Italian:scozzesi, scozzese, ...
- Spanish:escoceses, en escocés, ...
- Portuguese:escoceses, da Escócia, ...
- Chinese:苏格兰人, 苏格兰的, ...
- Japanese:スコットランド人, スコットランドの, ...
- Arabic:اسكتلنديون, إِسْكُتْلَنْدِي, ...
- Hebrew:סְקוֹטִים, שֶׁל סְקוֹטְלַנְד, ...
- Russian:шотландцы, шотландский, ...
- Ukrainian:шотландці, шотландський, ...
- Hindi:स्कॉट्स, स्कॉटिश, ...
Definition of Scot - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
nationalityperson born in or native to Scotland
- He is a proud Scot from Edinburgh.
- The Scot wore a traditional kilt.
- A Scot invented the telephone.
Origin of Scot
Old English, Scottas (Gaelic speaker)
View all translations of Scot
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- French:Écossais, ...
- German:Schotte, ...
- Italian:scozzese, ...
- Spanish:escocés, ...
- Portuguese:escocês, ...
- Chinese:苏格兰人, ...
- Japanese:スコット, ...
- Arabic:إِسْكُتْلَنْدِي, ...
- Hebrew:סְקוֹט, ...
- Russian:шотландец, ...
- Ukrainian:шотландець, ...
- Hindi:स्कॉट, ...
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