Definition of SCOT

scot

Meanings

Plural: scots

Noun

  • a native or inhabitant of Scotland
  • A local tax, paid originally to the lord or ruler and later to a sheriff.
  • A fury; a fit of temper.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English scot, scott, from Old English scot, scott, sċeot, ġescot (“contribution; payment; tax; fine”), from Old Norse skot, from Proto-Germanic *skutą (“that which is thrown or cast; projectile; missile”), related to English shoot. Later influenced by Old French escot (Modern écot), itself of Germanic origin. Doublet of shot.

Synonyms

Scotchman, Scotsman

Scrabble Score: 6

scot is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
scot is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
scot is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 7

scot is a valid Words With Friends word