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"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.