scotale

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An enforced bout of drinking, in which a lord, forester, sheriff, or beadle required all men, on pain of punishment, to purchase or contribute to a gathering for drinking.

Word forms

scotale scotales scotal

Etymology

From Scot + ale.

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