Associations to the word «Scotchman»

Wiktionary

SCOTCHMAN, noun. A man from Scotland.
SCOTCHMAN, noun. A person from Scotland.
SCOTCHMAN, noun. (nautical) A piece of wood or stiff hide placed over shrouds and other rigging to prevent chafe by the running gear.

Dictionary definition

SCOTCHMAN, noun. A native or inhabitant of Scotland.

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke