scot and lot

noun

1
: a parish assessment formerly laid on subjects in Great Britain according to their ability to pay
2
: obligations of all kinds taken as a whole

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of scot and lot was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Scot and lot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scot%20and%20lot. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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