Scoto-
prefixEtymology From Latin Scōto-, from Scōtus (“Scottish; a Scot”).
1
Morpheme A combining form relating to Scotland or Scottish people.
- The Scoto-Norse originated in Viking colonies established in Scotland and its surrounding islands.
- Worse still, the plan for a Spanish marriage, and for setting a Scoto-Spanish queen upon the throne of the Bloody Mary, was now actively prosecuted.1896 May, A[lexander] Taylor Innes, “The Public Life: The Conflict with Queen Mary”, in John Knox (Famous Scots Series; 4), Edinburgh; London: Oliphant Anderson & Ferrier, →OCLC, page 131:
2
Historical, Morpheme A combining form relating to the Scotti of medieval Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.
- Synonyms
- Scotch, Scots