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2. scotch

adjective. ['ˈskɑːtʃ'] avoiding waste.

Etymology

  • scotch (English)
  • scocchen (Middle English (1100-1500))

3. scotch

noun. ['ˈskɑːtʃ'] a slight surface cut (especially a notch that is made to keep a tally).

Etymology

  • scotch (English)
  • scocchen (Middle English (1100-1500))

4. scotch

verb. ['ˈskɑːtʃ'] make a small cut or score into.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • scotch (English)
  • scocchen (Middle English (1100-1500))

5. scotch

verb. ['ˈskɑːtʃ'] hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of.

Etymology

  • scotch (English)
  • scocchen (Middle English (1100-1500))

6. gale

noun. ['ˈgeɪl'] a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale.

Etymology

  • gale (English)
  • gail (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • gale (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • galen (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • galan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
  • gavel (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • gafol (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
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