Category:Scot

Scot, n.

Defn: a name for a horse. [obs.] Chaucer.

Scot Scot, n. Etym: [cf. L. Skoti, pl., As. Scotta, pl. Skottas, Sceottas.]

Defn: a native or inhabitant of scotland; a scotsman, or scotchman.

Scot Scot, n. Etym: [icel. skot; or of. escot, f. écot, ll. scottum, Scotum, from a kindred german word; akin to as. scot, and e. shot, Shoot; cf. As. sceótan to shoot, to contribute. See shoot, and cf. Shot.]

Defn: 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.