'Scotchmen' definitions:

Definition of 'Scotchmen'

From: GCIDE
  • Scotchman \Scotch"man\, 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]