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词汇 Scotian
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Definition of Scotian in English:

Scotian

adjective ˈskəʊʃ(ə)n
literary, poetic
  • Of, from, or belonging to Scotland; Scottish.

adjective ˈskəʊʃ(ə)n
  • Chiefly in the names of geological or geographical features: of or relating to Nova Scotia. Frequently in "Scotian Shelf": the area of continental shelf adjacent to Nova Scotia.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Edward Topsell (d. 1625), Church of England clergyman and author. From post-classical Latin Scotia, the name of Scotland + -an
late 19th century. Short for Nova Scotian.

Definition of Scotian in US English:

Scotian

adjectiveˈskəʊʃ(ə)n
literary, poetic
  • Of, from, or belonging to Scotland; Scottish.

adjectiveˈskəʊʃ(ə)n
  • Chiefly in the names of geological or geographical features: of or relating to Nova Scotia. Frequently in "Scotian Shelf": the area of continental shelf adjacent to Nova Scotia.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Edward Topsell (d. 1625), Church of England clergyman and author. From post-classical Latin Scotia, the name of Scotland + -an<br>late 19th century. Short for Nova Scotian.

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