English Dictionary

scot and lot

名詞

イギリス英語 歴史的 不可算名詞

(UK, historical) A parish tax laid on subjects according to their ability. / Obligations of every kind regarded collectively.

日本語の意味

（英国・歴史的用法）教区住民の資力に応じて課される税 / （英国・歴史的用法）あらゆる義務・負担を総括して指す表現

During the 17th century, many villagers resented paying scot and lot to support the parish poor, seeing the burden as unfair.

17世紀には、多くの村人が貧しい人々を支えるために能力に応じて課された教区税を支払うことを不公平だと感じていた。

意味（1）

(UK, historical) A parish tax laid on subjects according to their ability.

意味（2）

Obligations of every kind regarded collectively.

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