Scot

1 of 2

noun (1)

ˈskät How to pronounce Scot (audio)
1
: a member of a Celtic people of northern Ireland settling in Scotland about a.d. 500
2
a
: a native or inhabitant of Scotland
b
: a person of Scottish descent

scot

2 of 2

noun (2)

ˈskät How to pronounce scot (audio)
: money assessed or paid

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English Scottes Scots, from Old English Scottas from Late Latin Scotus

Noun (2)

Middle English, from Old Norse skot shot, contribution — more at shot

First Known Use

Noun (1)

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Scot was before the 12th century

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“Scot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Scot. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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Scot

noun
ˈskät How to pronounce Scot (audio)
: a person born or living in Scotland
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