Scotch"man (?), n.; pl.
Scotchmen (&?;). 1. A native or
inhabitant of Scotland; a Scot; a Scotsman.
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.
Scotch"man (?), n.; pl.
Scotchmen (&?;). 1. A native or
inhabitant of Scotland; a Scot; a Scotsman.
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.