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Definitions for: Scot [n] a native or inhabitant of Scotland
Webster (1913) Definition: Scot, n.
A name for a horse. [Obs.] --Chaucer.
Scot, n. [Cf. L. Skoti, pl., AS. Scotta, pl. Skottas,
Sceottas.]
A native or inhabitant of Scotland; a Scotsman, or Scotchman.
Scot, n. [Icel. skot; or OF. escot, F. ['e]cot, LL.
scottum, scotum, from a kindred German word; akin to AS.
scot, and E. shot, shoot; cf. AS. sce['o]tan to shoot, to
contribute. See Shoot, and cf. Shot.]
A portion of money assessed or paid; a tax or contribution; a
mulct; a fine; a shot.
Scot and lot, formerly, a parish assessment laid on
subjects according to their ability. [Eng.] --Cowell. Now,
a phrase for obligations of every kind regarded
collectivelly.
Experienced men of the world know very well that it
is best to pay scot and lot as they go along.
--Emerson.
Synonyms: Scotchman, Scotsman
See Also: European, Glaswegian, Highlander, Lowlander, Scotchwoman, Scotland, Scotswoman, Scottish Highlander
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