What does makar mean?
Makar means A poet writing in Scots..
Makar
/ˈmakə/ · noun
Meaning
A poet writing in Scots..
Definitions by Sense
- A poet writing in Scots.
- (modern usage) The national poet laureate of Scotland.
- Alternative form of mugger (“type of crocodile”).
Example Sentences
Could the role of makar, which at the least involves a creative interrogation of national identity, be filled by a poet who wasn’t a supporter of independence?
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Antonyms for makar
Related Words
Word Forms
- makars
Usage Notes
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Could the role of makar, which at the least involves a creative interrogation of national identity, be filled by a poet who wasn’t a supporter of independence?
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