Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
scot
noun
/skÉ’t/
Definition
A tax or payment; especially, a local tax on property or income.
Examples
- In medieval times, villagers had to pay a scot to maintain the community well.
- He felt it was unfair that only some families were required to scot for village upkeep.
- The council voted to introduce a new scot to fund public services.
Meaning
In historical contexts, ‘scot’ refers to a payment made to support local expenses or services. The term can also indicate the act of contributing to a shared cost.
Synonyms
- tax
- levy
- dues
- contribution
