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1. Scots Language

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   Following the Union of the Crowns) and the subsequent Union of Parliaments), Scots underwent significant pressure from standardization based on London English. While Scots retained vigor in vernacular use, its use in official documentation and high literature declined sharply.
   Modern Scots is characterized by a spectrum of usage, from Scots Lallans ([Lowlands Scots](/entries/lowl…