scot
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scot

noun \ˈskät\

Definition of SCOT

: money assessed or paid

Origin of SCOT

Middle English, from Old Norse skot shot, contribution — more at shot
First Known Use: 14th century

Scot

noun \ˈskät\

Definition of SCOT

1
: a member of a Celtic people of northern Ireland settling in Scotland about a.d. 500
2
a : a native or inhabitant of Scotland
b : a person of Scottish descent

Origin of SCOT

Middle English Scottes Scots, from Old English Scottas from Late Latin Scotus
First Known Use: before 12th century

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