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Definitions

Prefix

1. 1
   darkness morpheme
2. 2
   A combining form relating to Scotland or Scottish people. morpheme

   "The Scoto-Norse originated in Viking colonies established in Scotland and its surrounding islands."

3. 3
   A combining form relating to the Scotti of medieval Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. historical, morpheme

Synonyms

All synonyms

scotchscots

Example

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"The Scoto-Norse originated in Viking colonies established in Scotland and its surrounding islands."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Ancient Greek σκότος (skótos, “darkness”). By surface analysis, scot- + -o-.

Etymology 2

From Latin Scoto-, from Scotus (“Scottish; a Scot”).

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