/ skɒtʃ; NAmE skɑːtʃ/ noun , adjective
■ noun
1.
[ U ] the type of whisky made in Scotland :
a bottle of Scotch
2.
[ C ] a glass of Scotch :
Do you want a Scotch?
■ adjective
of or connected with Scotland
➡ note at Scottish
For more information see the Cultural Guide
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WORD ORIGIN
late 16th cent.: contraction of Scottish .