Auld Enemy

English

Proper noun

Auld Enemy

  1. (Scotland) England, or the English people
    • 2018 February 24, Paul Rees, “Finn Russell masterminds historic Scotland victory over England”, in The Guardian‎:
      Two years ago Scotland started against England here, following a rousing rendition of Flower of Scotland, like a deflated set of bagpipes. This time they matched their crowd and were at full bellow as they played with a sustained, controlled fury to record their first victory over the Auld Enemy for 10 years and throw open the championship.

Scots

Etymology

From the long history of conflict between Scotland and England.

Proper noun

Auld Enemy

  1. The English people, especially when in a sporting context.

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