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scot and lot

 

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Noun scot and lot has 1 sense
  1. scot and lot - obligations of all kinds taken as a whole
    --1 is a kind of
    indebtedness, liability, financial obligation

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Term: Scot and Lot

Part of Speech: Phrase (noun)

Sense 1: A term used to indicate a person liable to pay local taxes in a medieval British borough.

Example Sentence: In the town council's records, John was listed as a scot and lot, requiring him to contribute to the local taxes.

Part of Speech: Phrase (idiom)

Sense 1: Popular expression meaning "to contribute fairly" or "pay one's share."

Example Sentence: As responsible citizens, we should all participate and scot and lot towards the development of our community.

Sense 2: Local usage in some regions, referring to a traditional event or festival where people gather to celebrate and contribute.

Example Sentence: The annual village fair is a scot and lot event, where everyone comes together to enjoy games, food, and donate to charity.

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