Synonyms for

Scot

Verb / skɑ:t / Another word for scot — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A tax or tribute paid by a person, community or district to a ruler or government.

Synonyms & similar words

scotsman scot scotchman tax levy duty assessment imposition payment contribution fee tithe toll tribute dues customs excise tariff fare price charge cost expense

Synonyms by register

Formal

debtor obligor

Informal

payer one who owes

Literary

debtor payer

Antonyms

debtor obligor liable party responsible person

Common collocations

  • pay the scot
  • clear the scot
  • answer the scot
  • bear the scot
  • settle the scot
  • discharge the scot

Word family

noun scot

Usage note

The word 'scot' is archaic and primarily used in the phrase 'pay the scot', meaning to pay one's share of a cost or debt.

Example sentences

  1. The scot was too high for the poor to pay.
  2. The king imposed a new scot on his subjects.
  3. The scot was collected by the tax collector.
  4. The scot was a burden on the community.
  5. The scot was used to finance the war.

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