Scotch-I|rish

Scotch-I|rish
Scotch-I|rish «SKOCH Y rihsh», adjective, noun.
–adj.
1. of or having to do with a part of the population of Northern Ireland descended from Scottish settlers.
2. of both Scottish and Irish descent.
–n.
a person of both Scottish and Irish descent.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • Scotch-Irish — Scotch′ I′rish or Scots Irish n. 1) peo (used with a pl. v.) the descendants of the Lowland Scots who were settled in Ulster in the 17th century 2) peo of or pertaining to the Scotch Irish • Etymology: 1735–45 usage: See Scotch …   From formal English to slang

  • Scotch-Irish — ☆ Scotch Irish [skächī′rish ] adj. of those people of N Ireland descended from Scottish settlers, esp. those who emigrated to America …   English World dictionary

  • Scotch-Irish — /skoch uy rish/, n. 1. (used with a plural v.) the descendants of the Lowland Scots who were settled in Ulster in the 17th century. adj. 2. of or pertaining to the Scotch Irish. 3. of mixed Scottish and Irish descent. Also, Scots Irish. [1735 45] …   Universalium

  • Scots-Irish — /skots uy rish/, n., adj. See Scotch Irish. * * * …   Universalium

  • Scots-Irish — Scots′ I′rish n. adj. peo Scotch Irish …   From formal English to slang

  • Scots-Irish — [skäts΄ī′rish] adj. SCOTCH IRISH …   English World dictionary

  • Scots-Irish — /skots uy rish/, n., adj. See Scotch Irish …   Useful english dictionary

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