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  1. 1. a. Of or pertaining to Scotland, its language, or its inhabitants; Scottish. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. The dialect or dialects of English spoken by the people of Scotland. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. Collectively, the people of Scotland. Source: opted
  4. 4. v. t. To shoulder up; to prop or block with a wedge, chock, etc., as a wheel, to prevent its rolling or slipping. Source: opted
  5. 5. n. A chock, wedge, prop, or other support, to prevent slipping; as, a scotch for a wheel or a log on inclined ground. Source: opted
  6. 6. v. t. To cut superficially; to wound; to score. Source: opted
  7. 7. n. A slight cut or incision; a score. Source: opted
  8. 8. adj. of or relating to or characteristic of Scotland or its people or culture or its English dialect or Gaelic language Source: wordnet
  9. 9. n. whiskey distilled in Scotland; especially whiskey made from malted barley in a pot still Source: wordnet
  10. 10. adj. avoiding waste Source: wordnet
  11. 11. n. a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally) Source: wordnet
  12. 12. v. hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of Source: wordnet

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