Scot , n. [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.
Scot , n. [Cf. L. Skoti, pl., AS.
Scotta, pl. Skottas, Sceottas.]
A native or inhabitant of Scotland; a Scotsman, or Scotchman.
Scot (?), n. A name for a horse. [Obs.]
Chaucer.
Hear it pronounced