escot

verb

es·​cot i-ˈskät How to pronounce escot (audio)
escoted; escoting; escots

Word History

Etymology

Anglo-French escoter, from escot contribution, of Germanic origin; akin to Old Norse skot contribution, shot — more at shot

First Known Use

1602, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of escot was in 1602

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Cite this Entry

“Escot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/escot. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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