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Scotchman

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Scotch·man  (skchmn)
n.
A Scotsman. See Usage Note at Scottish.
Scotchman [ˈskɒtʃmən]
n pl -men
(Social Science / Peoples) (regarded as bad usage by the Scots) another word for Scotsman
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.ScotchmanScotchman - a native or inhabitant of Scotland  
Scot, Scotsman
Scotland - one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
European - a native or inhabitant of Europe
Scotchwoman, Scotswoman - a woman who is a Scot
Glaswegian - an inhabitant of Glasgow
Highland Scot, Scottish Highlander, Highlander - a native of the Highlands of Scotland
Lowland Scot, Lowlander, Scottish Lowlander - a native of the Lowlands of Scotland


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Upon this, the Scotchman gave a leap that a wild goat would not have been ashamed of among his native crags.
Five Weeks in a Balloon by Verne, Jules View in context
For this reason the affection and respect of the Scotchman for his amateur colleague were profound, and he showed them by the frankness with which he consulted Holmes in every difficulty.
The Valley of Fear by Doyle, Sir Arthur Conan View in context
It is said that there are three kinds of Irish--Catholic, Protestant, and North-of-Ireland--and that the North-of-Ireland Irishman is a transplanted Scotchman.
The Strength of the Strong by London, Jack View in context
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