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scotchman

Scotchman (noun) means a man from Scotland.

noun
1
A man from Scotland.
2
A person from Scotland.
3
A piece of wood or stiff hide placed over shrouds and other rigging to prevent chafe by the running gear.
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Etymology

Inherited from Middle English Scocheman. By surface analysis, Scotch + -man.

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What is the meaning of scotchman?

"scotchman" (noun) means a man from Scotland.

What are the different meanings of scotchman?

"scotchman" has 3 main meanings: 1. A man from Scotland; 2. A person from Scotland; 3. A piece of wood or stiff hide placed over shrouds and other rigging to prevent chafe by the running gear.

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