/skot/ , n.
1. a native or inhabitant of Scotland.
2. one of an ancient Gaelic people who came from northern Ireland about the 6th century A.D. and settled in the northwestern part of Great Britain, and after whom Scotland was named.
[ bef. 900; ME; OE Scottas (pl.) Scotti the Irish ]
Usage . See Scotch .
1. Scots.
2. Scottish.