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schottish

schottish is the alternative form of schottische.

Meaning of schottische

Noun

schottische (plural schottisches)

  1. A partnered country dance resembling a slow polka, probably of German origin, first introduced in England in 1848.
    • The aim of whose existence appears to be that of rattling through the polka or schottische with the velocity of a spinning jenny.1849 [1848 July 9], Theatrical Programme
  2. Music for the schottische.

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Forms of schottish

pluralschottishes

Questions about schottish

What is schottish the alternative form of?
Schottish is the alternative form of schottische.

Words near schottish in the dictionary

  1. schottisch
  2. schottische
  3. schottisched
  4. schottisches
  5. schottisching
  6. schottish
  7. schottishes
  8. Schottky
  9. Schottky anomalies
  10. Schottky anomaly
  11. Schottky barrier

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