makar
UK/ˈmakə/US/ˈmækɚ/
makar noun: a poet writing in Scots. Also the alternative form of mugger.
Noun
makar (plural makars)
- A poet writing in Scots.
- The national poet laureate of Scotland.
- Could the role of makar, which at the least involves a creative interrogation of national identity, be filled by a poet who wasn’t a supporter of independence?2021 August 23, Libby Brooks, “Scotland’s new makar Kathleen Jamie: ‘Poetry is at the heart of our culture’”, in The Guardian, →ISSN
Proper noun capitalized: Makar
Makar (plural Makars)
- A surname.
Also used as
makar is also the alternative form of mugger.
Forms of makar
| Noun | |
|---|---|
| plural | makars |
| Proper noun | |
| plural | Makars |
Origin of makar
From Scots makar. Doublet of maker.
Phrases with makar
Questions about makar
- What does makar mean?
- Makar means a poet writing in Scots.
- What part of speech is makar?
- Makar can be a noun or a proper noun.
- How do you pronounce makar?
- Makar is pronounced /ˈmakə/ (UK).
- What is the plural of makar?
- The plural of makar is makars.
Words near makar in the dictionary
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