Scots
(noun)
- The Germanic language spoken in Lowland Scotland and parts of Ulster, closely related to English.
- A native or inhabitant of Scotland.
Origin:
Middle english: from old english scotas "irish and scottish people", from latin scotti "gaelic-speaking people".
Examples:
- The poem was written in Scots.
- He spoke with a strong Scots accent.
- The book was written in the Scots language.
- He was a proud Scotsman.
- The traditional music of the Scots is known as bagpipes.