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scot

noun (1)
\ ˈskät How to pronounce scot (audio) \

Definition of scot

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: money assessed or paid

Scot

noun (2)
\ ˈskät How to pronounce Scot (audio) \

Definition of Scot (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : a member of a Celtic people of northern Ireland settling in Scotland about a.d. 500
2a : a native or inhabitant of Scotland
b : a person of Scottish descent

First Known Use of scot

Noun (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for scot

Noun (1)

Middle English, from Old Norse skot shot, contribution — more at shot

Noun (2)

Middle English Scottes Scots, from Old English Scottas from Late Latin Scotus

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Scot

noun
How to pronounce Scot (audio)

English Language Learners Definition of Scot

: a person born, raised, or living in Scotland

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Scot

noun
\ ˈskät How to pronounce Scot (audio) \

Kids Definition of Scot

: a person born or living in Scotland

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