Scotsman

noun

Scots·​man ˈskäts-mən How to pronounce Scotsman (audio)
: a native or inhabitant of Scotland

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Littler is now the first player to win back-to-back titles since Scotsman Anderson achieved the feat a decade ago. — Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2026 His mother told The Scotsman that she hadn’t been told that the plan had been discontinued without her consent. — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026 There's no shortage of luxury trains to choose from in Europe or Asia, from the glamorous Royal Scotsman to the iconic Golden Eagle. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Jan. 2026 Her sister, actress Rooney Mara, discussed the family’s football heritage in an interview with The Scotsman in August 2013. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for Scotsman

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Scotsman was in the 15th century

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Scotsman

noun
Scots·​man ˈskät-smən How to pronounce Scotsman (audio)
: a person born or living in Scotland
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