Scot

Pronunciation: /skɑt/

Definitions of scot

noun a tax

Example Sentences

A1 In Scotland, a scot is a person from Scotland.

A2 The scot was proud of his Scottish heritage.

B1 The scot paid for his meal with Scottish pounds.

B2 The scot was known for his strong accent and love of bagpipes.

C1 The scot was a prominent figure in the Scottish independence movement.

C2 The scot's family lineage could be traced back to ancient Scottish clans.

Examples of scot in a Sentence

formal The scot was a type of tax levied in medieval England.

informal My friend from Scotland is often referred to as a scot.

slang I can't believe that scot just cut in line!

figurative His stubbornness was like a scot, impossible to change.

Grammatical Forms of scot

• past tense: scotted
• plural: scots
• comparative: more scot
• superlative: most scot
• present tense: scots
• future tense: will scot
• perfect tense: have scotted
• continuous tense: is scotting
• singular: scot
• positive degree: scot
• infinitive: to scot
• gerund: scotting
• participle: scotting

Origin and Evolution of scot

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'scot' originated from Old English 'sceat', meaning a portion or share of money or goods.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'scot' evolved to refer to a tax or payment, especially a fixed share or contribution demanded from a group of people for a common expense.