Meaning of Scot | Babel Free
ˈskɒtDefinitions
- A person born in or native to Scotland.
- A surname
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A local tax, paid originally to the lord or ruler and later to a sheriff. UK, historical
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A fury; a fit of temper. obsolete, slang
- A male given name transferred from the surname, of rare usage, variant of Scott.
Equivalents
Examples
“The black fellows were in a very savage mood. […] Mr. Lawson, having heard that the up-creek blacks were "in a scot," and fearing that the youngsters might fall into their hands, had then started with his little party in pursuit.”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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