Scots-Irish
/skɒtsˈʌɪrɪʃ/noun
1Ulster Scots and their descendants considered collectively.
- The more usual term in North America is Scotch-Irish..
2 Celtic Hist. The Irish Scots considered collectively.
adjective
1Of or belonging to the Ulster Scots; descended from the Ulster Scots but living elsewhere, especially in North America.
- The more usual term in North America is Scotch-Irish..
2 Celtic Hist. Of or relating to the Irish Scots. Compare earlier Scotch-Irish. Compare also Scots. Now rare.
Origin
Late 16th century. From Scots + Irish. With sense A. 2 compare earlier Irish Scot and slightly earlier Scottish-Irish. With sense B. 2 compare slightly earlier Scotch-Irish.
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- civic oath
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