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.