Scot
Scot (noun) means a person from Scotland. Example: “He's a proud Scot who never misses a rugby international.”
How to use Scot
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost commonly just means "a Scottish person"; the tax sense survives mainly in the phrase "scot-free."
Word forms
Scots plural, Scots plural, scots plural, scots plural
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Etymology
From Old English Scottas, "people from Ireland" (later Scotland), from Late Latin Scotti.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for Scot
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What does “Scot” mean?
The word “Scot” means a person from Scotland. In plain terms, most commonly just means "a Scottish person"; the tax sense survives mainly in the phrase "scot-free.".
How do you pronounce “Scot”?
“Scot” is pronounced SKOT (/ˈskɑt/ in IPA).
How do you use “Scot” in a sentence?
Here is “Scot” used in a sentence: “He's a proud Scot who never misses a rugby international.”
What part of speech is “Scot”?
“Scot” is a noun.
Where does the word “Scot” come from?
The word “Scot” comes from Late Latin. From Old English Scottas, "people from Ireland" (later Scotland), from Late Latin Scotti.
Is “Scot” a common word?
“Scot” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Scot” have?
“Scot” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person from Scotland.