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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But what do thousands of Scots do while waiting for their team’s second group game on Friday? Ben Church, CNN Money, 15 June 2026 But the Scots visiting the Boston area aren't just bringing their passion and energy to soccer. Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026 On Sunday, the Scots were on hand to watch Boston host the Texas Rangers. Ken Powtak, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026 Bringing the Scots back The Scottish celebrations have also gained attention online, with videos of fans singing and gathering around the city spreading widely on social media. Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 14 June 2026 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 19 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

Scots

1 of 2 adjective

Scots

2 of 2 noun
: the English language of Scotland

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