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Scotch

Pronunciation: /skɒtʃ/

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Definition of Scotch

adjective

old-fashioned term for Scottish.a Scotch plaid scarf

noun

1short for Scotch whisky.a bottle of Scotch

2 (as plural noun the Scotch) dated the people of Scotland.

3 [mass noun] dated the form of English spoken in Scotland.

Origin:

late 16th century: contraction of Scottish

The use of Scotch to mean ‘relating to Scotland or its people’ is disliked by Scottish people and is now uncommon, although it survives in fixed expressions like Scotch egg and Scotch whisky. For more details, see Scottish (usage).