Scot
noun
A payment or charge.
Each member of the club has to pay his own scot.
Often appears as...
- pay one's scot
- scot and lot
noun
A native or inhabitant of Scotland.
He is a Scot living in France.
noun
A payment or charge.
Each member of the club has to pay his own scot.
Often appears as...
- pay one's scot
- scot and lot
noun
A native or inhabitant of Scotland.
He is a Scot living in France.
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Archaic Usage
The term is rarely used today and may sound outdated.
He joked that everyone should pay their scot for the feast, like in old times.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Context
Originally referred to a medieval tax; helps grasp the historical notion.
The townsfolk were gathered to collect the scot as was customary.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Phrases
Used in phrases like 'scot-free' to imply escaping without punishment.
She thought she would get off scot-free but got caught.
Pro Tip 1/3Archaic Usage
The term is rarely used today and may sound outdated.
He joked that everyone should pay their scot for the feast, like in old times.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Context
Originally referred to a medieval tax; helps grasp the historical notion.
The townsfolk were gathered to collect the scot as was customary.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Phrases
Used in phrases like 'scot-free' to imply escaping without punishment.
She thought she would get off scot-free but got caught.
Pro Tip 1/3Archaic Usage
The term is rarely used today and may sound outdated.
He joked that everyone should pay their scot for the feast, like in old times.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Context
Originally referred to a medieval tax; helps grasp the historical notion.
The townsfolk were gathered to collect the scot as was customary.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Phrases
Used in phrases like 'scot-free' to imply escaping without punishment.
She thought she would get off scot-free but got caught.
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Chimpanzee Gets A Hair...
only two more meters ah sound balance ah sand for lunch ah san valance oh great scot oh i'll get the cable car
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Beached Wheel PIPE Life...
Scot done having my morning cup of coffee and down here I can see the river really started dropping last night
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Chimpanzee Gets A Hair...
only two more meters ah sound balance ah sand for lunch ah san valance oh great scot oh i'll get the cable car
Video examples
Beached Wheel PIPE Life...
Scot done having my morning cup of coffee and down here I can see the river really started dropping last night
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Quote examples
Charles Kennedy
British Politician
I happen to consider myself a Highlander even before a Scot; I am proud to be British yet feel comfortable as a European citizen.
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Bon Scott
Scottish Musician
That's how I got my name, you know. The Bonny scot, see?
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Charles Kennedy
British Politician
I happen to consider myself a Highlander even before a Scot; I am proud to be British yet feel comfortable as a European citizen.
Quote examples
Bon Scott
Scottish Musician
That's how I got my name, you know. The Bonny scot, see?
Example 1 of 2
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