(skŏch′ī′rĭsh)n.1. See Scots-Irish. See Usage Note at Scottish.2. See Ulster Scots.Scotch′-I′rish adj.
Scotch′-I′rish
or Scots-Irish
n. 1. (used with a pl. v.) the descendants of the Lowland Scots who were settled in Ulster in the 17th century. adj. 2. of or pertaining to the Scotch-Irish. [1735–45]usage: See Scotch.