scotch

n. 1. The dialect or dialects of English spoken by the people of Scotland. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Collectively, the people of Scotland. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Scotched p. pr. & vb. n. Scotching. ] [ Cf. Prov. E. scote a prop, and Walloon ascot a prop, ascoter to prop, F. accoter, also Armor. skoaz the shoulder, skoazia to shoulder up, to prop, to support, W. ysgwydd a shoulder, ysgwyddo to shoulder. Cf. Scoat. ] [ Written also scoatch, scoat. ] To shoulder up; to prop or block with a wedge, chock, etc., as a wheel, to prevent its rolling or slipping. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. [ Probably the same word as scutch; cf. Norw. skoka, skoko, a swingle for flax; perhaps akin to E. shake. ] To cut superficially; to wound; to score. [ 1913 Webster ]

We have scotched the snake, not killed it. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

Scotched collops (Cookery), a dish made of pieces of beef or veal cut thin, or minced, beaten flat, and stewed with onion and other condiments; -- called also Scotch collops. [ Written also scotcht collops. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

n. A chock, wedge, prop, or other support, to prevent slipping; as, a scotch for a wheel or a log on inclined ground. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. A slight cut or incision; a score. Walton. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. Hopscotch. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. (Masonry) Dressing stone with a pick or pointed instrument. [ 1913 Webster ]

n.; pl. Scotchmen 1. A native or inhabitant of Scotland; a Scot; a Scotsman. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Naut.) A piece of wood or stiff hide placed over shrouds and other rigging to prevent chafe by the running gear. Ham. Nav. Encyc. [ 1913 Webster ]