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Pronunciation : Scot
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : Defn: A name for a horse. [Obs.] Chaucer.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Scot
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Cf. L. Skoti, pl., AS. Scotta, pl. Skottas, Sceottas.]
Definition : Defn: A native or inhabitant of Scotland; a Scotsman, or Scotchman.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Scot
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Icel. skot; or OF. escot, F. ?cot, LL. scottum, scotum, from a kindred German word; akin to AS. scot, and E. shot, shoot; cf. AS. sce?tan to shoot, to contribute. See Shoot, and cf. Shot.]
Definition : Defn: 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.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913