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scot n

Scot means a share of a payment or tax. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of scot

  • a share of a payment or tax

Usage examples of scot

Each roommate paid his scot, so the dinner bill was divided fairly among the four of them.

In the old village records, every household owed a small scot to repair the bridge.

The phrase “scot-free” originally suggests leaving without paying one’s scot or share.

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