SCOTTICISM Meaning and
Definition
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Scotticism is a term that refers to a distinctive feature or characteristic of the Scottish language or dialect. It primarily denotes the expression, pronunciation, or idiom that is typical of the Scottish people. This term encompasses various linguistic elements, such as accent, vocabulary, grammar, syntax, and idiomatic phrases. A Scotticism often reflects the distinctive cultural and historical context of Scotland.
In terms of pronunciation, Scotticisms may include certain vowel sounds or emphasis on certain syllables that are specific to Scottish dialects. Regarding vocabulary, Scotticisms could involve words or phrases that are commonly used in Scotland but may not be as prevalent in other regions. For example, the word "wee" is a Scot
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An idiom or expression peculiar to the natives of Scotland.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for SCOTTICISM
- acotticism
- zcotticism
- xcotticism
- dcotticism
- ecotticism
- wcotticism
- sxotticism
- svotticism
- sfotticism
- sdotticism
- scitticism
- scktticism
- scltticism
- scptticism
- sc0tticism
- sc9tticism
- scorticism
- scofticism
- scogticism
- scoyticism
Etymology of SCOTTICISM
The word "Scotticism" is derived from the name "Scotland" and the suffix "-ism". It refers to a linguistic or cultural feature characteristic of Scotland or Scots dialect. The term is most commonly used to describe Scottish words, phrases, accents, or grammatical constructions that are distinct from standard English.
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