Scotch \Scotch\, v. t. [Probably the same word as scutch; cf.
   Norw. skoka, skoko, a swingle for flax; perhaps akin to E.
   shake.]
   To cut superficially; to wound; to score.
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         We have scotched the snake, not killed it. --Shak.
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   Scotched collops (Cookery), a dish made of pieces of beef
      or veal cut thin, or minced, beaten flat, and stewed with
      onion and other condiments; -- called also Scotch
      collops. [Written also scotcht collops.]
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