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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Noun
The Scots-Irish played an outsized role in history. Matthew Smith, The Conversation, 8 June 2026 All proceeds benefit Caledonia Senior Living & Memory Care, the main charity of Chicago Scots, the oldest not-for-profit in Illinois, according to a news release. Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026 Instead, when the lorries arrived with more beer, the Scots hopped aboard and helped unload the kegs themselves. Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 3 June 2026 The Scots have a much stiffer test in their second match. Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 1 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 17 Jun. 2026.

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Scots

1 of 2 adjective

Scots

2 of 2 noun
: the English language of Scotland

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