Scot

1 of 2

noun (1)

ˈskät 

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 

: 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

Phrases Containing Scot

• get off scot-free
• scot and lot
• scot-free

Kids Definition

Scot

noun

ˈskät 

: a person born or living in Scotland