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Meanings of Scottish in English

Portuguese
língua scots
Catalan
escocès

The dialect of English used in Scotland.

        língua scots
        Usage of Scottish in English
        1
        The Scottish professional teams have shown good form this year in France.
        The Guardian
        2
        She is expected to say: The Scottish government proposes a different approach.
        The Guardian
        3
        Major says a Brexit vote would mean a second Scottish independence referendum.
        The Guardian
        4
        However, the Scottish government is under increasing pressure not to release Megrahi.
        The Guardian
        5
        At various times, Scottish Home Rule Bills have almost got through parliament.
        The Irish Times
        6
        The Scottish government announced plans to legislate on the issue in July.
        BBC
        7
        It only rarely heard Scottish cases: twice since it was set up.
        The Guardian
        8
        The company did file an answer before the Scottish case ended, though.
        Reuters
        9
        Efforts by the Scottish Executive to set minimum prices failed last year.
        The Irish Times
        10
        That's why more concerted action is required from Scottish government and business.
        BBC
        11
        Then consider the Scottish National party, which continues to defy political logic.
        The Guardian
        12
        He asserted that a separate Scottish state would remain an EU member.
        The Guardian
        13
        He said: I believe this is a real coup for Scottish Rugby.
        The Guardian
        14
        A generous subsidy deal from the Scottish government made the project viable.
        The Guardian
        15
        In Scotland one authority, Scottish Water, has been in control since 2008.
        Radio NZ
        16
        Peter Kelly, of the Poverty Alliance, believes the Scottish government is serious.
        The Guardian
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        escocès
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