makar

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A poet writing in Scots.
  2. The national poet laureate of Scotland.
noun
  1. Alternative form of mugger (“type of crocodile”).
name
  1. A surname.

Pronunciation

/ˈmakə/ /ˈmækɚ/

Word forms

makar makars

Etymology

From Scots makar. Doublet of maker.

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