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scotch1 (skŏch)

[Middle English scocchen, to cut, perhaps from Anglo-Norman escocher, to notch, es-, intensive pref. (from Latin ex-; see ex–), + Old French coche, notch (probably from Latin coccum, scarlet oak berry) (from Greek kokkos).]

transitive verb: scotched, scotch·ing, scotch·es. 

  1. To put an abrupt end to: The prime minister scotched the rumors of her illness with a public appearance.
  2. To injure so as to render harmless.
  3. To cut or score.

noun 

  1. A surface cut or abrasion.
  2. A line drawn on the ground, as one used in playing hopscotch.
scotch2 (skŏch)

[Origin unknown.]

transitive verb: scotched, scotch·ing, scotch·es. 

To block (a wheel, for example) with a prop to prevent rolling or slipping.

noun 

A block or wedge used as a prop behind or under an object likely to roll.
Scotch (skŏch)

[Contraction of Scottish.]

noun 

  1. The people of Scotland.
  2. Scots.
  3. Scotch whisky.

adjective 

  1. Scottish. See Usage Note at: Scottish
  2. Offensive Frugal with one's money.