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Webster 1913 Edition


Scotticism

Scot′ti-cism

,
Noun.
An idiom, or mode of expression, peculiar to Scotland or Scotchmen.
That, in short, in which the
Scotticism
of Scotsmen most intimately consists, is the habit of emphasis.
Masson.

Webster 1828 Edition


Scotticism

SCOT'TICISM

,
Noun.
An idiom or peculiar expression of the natives of Scotland.

Definition 2024


Scotticism

Scotticism

English

Noun

Scotticism (plural Scotticisms)

  1. A phrase or idiom peculiar to Scotland or Scottish people.
    That, in short, in which the Scotticism of Scotsmen most intimately consists, is the habit of emphasis. Masson.