scots

/skɑts/
noun
  1. The people of Scotland.
    • Scots have made important contributions to science and literature.
    • Many Scots celebrate Burns Night with poetry and haggis.
    • The Scots are known for their rich history and traditions.
  2. The Scots language, a Germanic language spoken in Scotland, distinct from Scottish English.
    • Robert Burns wrote many poems in Scots.
    • Some words in Scots are similar to English, but others are very different.
    • Scots is recognized as a minority language in the United Kingdom.
adjective
  1. Relating to Scotland, its people, or its language.
    • She wore a traditional Scots tartan scarf.
    • The Scots accent is easy to recognize.
    • Scots law is different from English law.
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