SCOTCH

Scotch

Scotch is an adjective meaning "of Scotland". In Scotland the modern usage in Scotland is Scottish or Scots, and the word "Scotch" is only applied to specific products, mostly food or drink, such as Scotch whisky, Scotch pie, Scotch broth, and Scotch eggs. "Scotch" applied to people is widely considered pejorative, reflecting old Anglo-Scottish antagonisms. However, "Scotch" is still widely used in England and Ireland, and is in common use in North America.

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scotch

Noun

  1. A surface cut or abrasion.
  2. A line drawn on the ground, as one used in playing hopscotch.
  3. A block for a wheel or other round object; a chock, wedge, prop, or other support, to prevent slipping.
  4. Whisky of Scottish origin.

Verb

  1. To cut or score; to wound superficially.
  2. To prevent (something) from being successful.
    The rain scotched his plans of going to the beach.
  3. To debunk or discredit an idea or rumor.
    ''The prime minister scotched rumors of his resignation.
  4. To block a wheel or other round object.
    The workers stopped the rig on an incline and scotched the wheels.
  5. To beat yarn in order to break up slugs and align the threads.
    Yarn is scotched immediately after it has been dried and while it is still warm. 1
  6. to rape
  7. To dress (stone) with a pick or pointed instrument.
  8. To clothe or cover up.

Adjective

  1. Of Scottish origin.


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