Scot

n. [A-S. scot, O. Fr. & Pr. escot, N. Fr. écot, Sp. & Pg. escote, It. scotto, L. Lat. scottum, scotum, O. Fries. skot, L. Ger. schott, M. H. Ger. schoz, N. H. Ger. schoz, scot, tax, from schieszen, to shoot, geld schieszen, to count money by casts.] A portion of money assessed or paid; a tax or contribution; a mulet; a fine; a shot.

Scot and lot, a customary contribution laid on subjects according to their ability. Cowell.