Obs. [f. SCOT = payment: the prefix is doubtful: see the authorities cited.] A fine formerly exacted from the owners of marsh lands for failure to repair banks, ditches, etc.
1662. Dugdale, Hist. Embanking and Draining Fens, 254 a.
1691. Blount, Law Dict., s.v., And if he should not by a second day given him, accomplish the same; then he should pay for every Perch ijs, which is called Bi-scot.
1790. Bailey, Biscot, a Fine … to be paid on Default of repairing of Banks, Ditches, etc.
