Scotland
geographical name
\
, -nē-ə
\
or Medieval Latin Scotia \
ˈskō-shə
\
Definition of Scotland
— see also scot sense 2, scotch entry 2 sense 2, scotsman, scotswoman
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“Scotland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Scotland. Accessed 13 Aug. 2022.
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