• (n.) A native or inhabitant of Scotland; a Scot; a Scotsman. • (n.) A piece of wood or stiff hide placed over shrouds and other rigging to prevent chafe by the running gear. Found on http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/scotchman/
Scotch'man noun ; plural Scotchmen 1. A native or inhabitant of Scotland; a Scot; a Scotsman. 2. (Nautical) A piece of wood or stiff hide placed over shrouds and other rigging to prevent chafe by the running gear. Ham. Nav. Encyc. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/S/36