Scots Nat colloq.
(skɒts næt)
[f. Scots a. + Nat n.4; cf. Scot Nat n. and a.]
A member of the Scottish National Party (see Scottish a. 5). Hence Scots ˈNattery (nonce-wd.), Scottish Nationalism.
| 1974 Undercurrents July–Aug. 3/2 The British did take the precaution..of incorporating Rockall into the county of Inverness—which may or may not be a smart move depending on which way the Scots Nats jump. 1977 Times 23 June 16/1 The delectable MP for East Dumbartonshire, Margaret Bain..a good Scots Nat and true. 1978 Times 21 Jan. 14/4 Successive waves of Scots Nattery going back to J. M. Bannerman. |