constituent country United Kingdom (country) , located in northwest Europe (continent) to the north of England
referring to someone from Scotland.
Origin
From Middle English Scotland, Scotlond, from Old English Scotland, equivalent to . Compare West Frisian Skotlân, Dutch Schotland, German Schottland, Danish Skotland, Icelandic Skotland.
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