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Scheme
Plan. In America, this word has a negative connotation indicating a scam. In the UK it does not – it’s a plan for something.
Scotch egg
A Scotch egg consists of a hard-boiled egg wrapped in sausage meat, coated in breadcrumbs and deep-fried.
Scone
Buttery biscuit, usually served with tea with clotted cream and jam.
Sassenach
A derogatory word for English used by the Scottish and Irish. From the Gaelic word for Saxon.