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Webster 1913 Edition

Noun.

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pl.

Scotchmen

A native or inhabitant of Scotland; a Scot; a Scotsman.

(Naut.)

A piece of wood or stiff hide placed over shrouds and other rigging to prevent chafe by the running gear.

Ham. Nav. Encyc.

Scotchman ‎(plural Scotchmen)

A man from Scotland.
A person from Scotland.
(nautical) A piece of wood or stiff hide placed over shrouds and other rigging to prevent chafe by the running gear.
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