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Meanings of Scottish in English

Portuguese
língua scots
Catalan
escocès

The dialect of English used in Scotland.

língua scots
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Examples for "Scots"
Examples for "Scots"
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However, Mr Salmond said Scots had everything to gain by voting yes.
BBC
2
You're doing the 'English fear of the Scots drinking' number, aren't you?
Report for Murder
3
Clearly, he went on, the problem with Gordon would be two Scots.
A journey: my political life
4
You Scots are hard in the head, but soft in the disposition.
Love Stories
5
He opened the door; but his Scots body-guard was not in sight.
The Trail of the Sword, Volume 1
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The pair are certainly well equipped to do so, performing the Gruffalo in French, German and Scots English to Reuters.
Reuters
Usage of Scottish in English
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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
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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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Catalan
escocès
Scottish through the time
Scottish across language varieties
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