The Anglo-Saxon language of Scotland. Native to the Lothians and Borders ( and historically all of Northumbria in England ) it spread over centuries and displaced Gaelic - the native Scottish language - from most of the Lowlands. Most famous examples of the language are probably found in the poetry of Robert Burns. There has been much debate, which is ongoing, over whether or not Lowland Scots is a language in its own right or a dialect of English.
Scots, wha hae wi' Wallace bled,
Scots, wham Bruce has aften led,
Welcome to your gory bed
Or to victorie!
Scots, wham Bruce has aften led,
Welcome to your gory bed
Or to victorie!
by siarach March 21, 2006
1. The Scottish people - being either those belonging to the nation of Scotland or those who speak the Scottish language (Gaidhlig).
2. The Anglo-Saxon language of lowland Scotland. Derived from Old English and formerly referred to as 'Inglis/Ynglis' by its speakers until they usurped the title of 'Scottish' from the native, Gaelic speaking, Scots around the 15th century.
2. The Anglo-Saxon language of lowland Scotland. Derived from Old English and formerly referred to as 'Inglis/Ynglis' by its speakers until they usurped the title of 'Scottish' from the native, Gaelic speaking, Scots around the 15th century.
by siarach November 01, 2005
A Scottish person. They are known for being belligerent, foul-mouthed, and would happily say yes to a whisky.
by Intelligence001 March 13, 2017
The native scottish language, not quite English but very close. It mixes regional dialects with English. Most regions have widely varying dialects.
by Whitsunday September 14, 2004
The natives of Scotland,can be applied as anything of or from Scotland
The Alternative and older usage of Scottish
never to be substituted with the much hated term scotch unless you are referring to Whisky
The Alternative and older usage of Scottish
never to be substituted with the much hated term scotch unless you are referring to Whisky
by The Earl of Carrick June 22, 2006
by turd burgler April 10, 2003
by Jon Booth August 19, 2006