scotchmen

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Scotchman \Scotch"man\, n.; pl. {Scotchmen}.
   1. A native or inhabitant of Scotland; a Scot; a Scotsman.
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   2. (Naut.) A piece of wood or stiff hide placed over shrouds
      and other rigging to prevent chafe by the running gear.
      --Ham. Nav. Encyc.
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