SCOTCHING
Scotch"ing, n. (Masonry)
Defn: Dressing stone with a pick or pointed instrument.
SCOTCHMAN
Scotch"man, n.; pl. Scotchmen (.
1. A native or inhabitant of Scotland; a Scot; a Scotsman.
2. (Naut.)
Defn: A piece of wood or stiff hide placed over shrouds and other rigging to prevent chafe by the running gear. Ham. Nav. Encyc.
SCOTCH RITE
Scotch rite. (Freemasonry)
Defn: The ceremonial observed by one of the Masonic systems, called in full the Ancient and Accepted Scotch Rite; also, the system itself, which confers thirty-three degrees, of which the first three are nearly identical with those of the York rite.
SCOTCH TERRIER
Scotch terrier. (Zoöl.)
Defn: One of a breed of small terriers with long, rough hair.