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| clan |
a group among the Scottish people that is made up of families with a common ancestor. [1/2 definitions] |
| collie |
a Scottish breed of dog. Collies are large dogs with long, narrow heads and long hair. They were once raised to herd sheep. |
| Gaelic |
the language that has been spoken in Scotland since before English came into use there. It is sometimes called "Scottish Gaelic." [1/2 definitions] |
| laverock |
a primarily Scottish word for "lark," a kind of songbird with a long hind claw and a musical song. |
| reel3 |
a lively Scottish folk dance, or the music that it is danced to. |
| Scotch |
of or having to do with Scotland, or its people; Scottish. |
| tartan1 |
woolen cloth woven in a plaid design. Tartans are worn by people of Scottish clans. |
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