Meaning & Definition of word "Scot"
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Scot
/skɒt/
noun:
- 1. A person from Scotland.
- Example: He is a proud Scot who loves to share his culture with others.
- 2. A person who pays a scot, as in a tax or contribution.
- Example: The townspeople were all scots, contributing to the local community fund.
- 3. A payment or tax, especially one levied for local maintenance.
- Example: They decided to increase the scot to provide better services for the neighborhood.
Etymology
Middle English 'scot', from Old Norse 'skoti', meaning 'a Scotsman'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Scot free:
Without suffering any penalty or harm.
Scots tongue:
The Scots language or dialect.
Related Words
Scotland:
The country in northern Europe that is part of the United Kingdom.
Scottish:
Of or relating to Scotland, its people, or their language.
Slang Meanings of scot
Meaning: An informal term for a Scot.
Example Sentence: That Scot over there can tell you all about the local traditions.