About The Word Scot
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What's The Definition Of Scot?
[n] a native or inhabitant of Scotland
Synonyms | Synonyms for Scot: Scotchman | Scotsman Related Terms | Find terms related to Scot: See Also | European | Glaswegian | Highlander | Lowlander | Scotchwoman | Scotland | Scotswoman | Scottish Highlander Scot In Webster's Dictionary \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. |
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