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Scotch-I⋅rish

  [skoch-ahy-rish]
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–noun
1. (used with a plural v.) the descendants of the Lowland Scots who were settled in Ulster in the 17th century.
–adjective
2. of or pertaining to the Scotch-Irish.
3. of mixed Scottish and Irish descent.
Also, Scots-Irish.

Origin:
1735–45

Usage note:
See Scotch.
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Scotch-I·rish   (skŏch'ī'rĭsh)
n.   In both senses also called Scots-Irish.

  1. The people of Scotland who settled in northern Ireland or their descendants, especially those who emigrated to North America. See Usage Note at Scottish.

  2. The variety of Scots spoken by the Scotch-Irish.

adj.  Of or relating to the Scotch-Irish or their variety of Scots.
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