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[ noun ]
obligations of all kinds taken as a whole
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Scot \Scot\, n. [Icel. skot; or OF. escot, F. ['e]cot, LL.
scottum, scotum, from a kindred German word; akin to AS.
scot, and E. shot, shoot; cf. AS. sce['o]tan to shoot, to
contribute. See {Shoot}, and cf. {Shot}.]
A portion of money assessed or paid; a tax or contribution; a
mulct; a fine; a shot.

{Scot and lot}, formerly, a parish assessment laid on
subjects according to their ability. [Eng.] --Cowell. Now,
a phrase for obligations of every kind regarded
collectivelly.

Experienced men of the world know very well that it
is best to pay scot and lot as they go along.
--Emerson.