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Webster 1913 Edition
Scot
Scot
,Noun.
A name for a horse.
[Obs.]
Chaucer.
Scot
,Noun.
[Cf. L.
Skoti
, pl., AS. Scotta
, pl. Skottas
, Sceottas
.] A native or inhabitant of Scotland; a Scotsman, or Scotchman.
Scot
,Noun.
[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
.] 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.