Scotswoman

noun

Scots·​wom·​an ˈskäts-ˌwu̇-mən How to pronounce Scotswoman (audio)
: a woman who is a native or inhabitant of Scotland

Examples of Scotswoman in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web However, in the months since the show’s premiere, Fiona Harvey, a 58-year-old Scotswoman, claimed to be the basis for Martha in an interview with Piers Morgan on his YouTube channel. Greg Braxton, Los Angeles Times, 17 July 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1522, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Scotswoman was in 1522

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“Scotswoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Scotswoman. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

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Scotswoman

noun
Scots·​wom·​an -swu̇m-ən How to pronounce Scotswoman (audio)
: a woman born or living in Scotland
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