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Alex Kushel, Sun Sentinel, 10 May 2026
James Rendall and two friends, all Scots, were initially thrilled that their country qualified for the World Cup.
—Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
This would have come as news to the Highland Scots who invaded England in 1745 or the Irish Whiteboys who terrorized landlords and tax collectors a few decades later.
—Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
According to the Royal Collection Trust, it was likely crafted in 1571 for Lady Margaret Douglas, Countess of Lennox — the mother of Lord Darnley, who was the second husband of Mary, Queen of Scots.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The Scots opened the second half with three consecutive goals to tie the game.
—Alex Kushel, Sun Sentinel, 10 May 2026
James Rendall and two friends, all Scots, were initially thrilled that their country qualified for the World Cup.
—Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
This would have come as news to the Highland Scots who invaded England in 1745 or the Irish Whiteboys who terrorized landlords and tax collectors a few decades later.
—Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
According to the Royal Collection Trust, it was likely crafted in 1571 for Lady Margaret Douglas, Countess of Lennox — the mother of Lord Darnley, who was the second husband of Mary, Queen of Scots.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
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“Scots.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Scots. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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Scots
1 of 2 adjectiveScots
2 of 2 noun
: the English language of Scotland
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