-ish

verb-forming ending

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An amber whisky bottle beside a small glass of the same spirit, with a minimal authentic product label identifying single malt and Scottish provenance.

noun / adjective

Scotch

SKAHCH/skˈɑtʃ/

Of Scottish origin.

Etymology

scotEnglishScottish person

+chEnglishof or pertaining to

Scot with -ish forms an adjective meaning “of Scotland.” The drink name comes from shortening Scotch whisky, so its name identifies its Scottish origin.

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