Scotale

Scotale
Scotal Scot"al, Scotale Scot"ale, n. [Scot + ale.] (O. Eng. Law) The keeping of an alehouse by an officer of a forest, and drawing people to spend their money for liquor, for fear of his displeasure. [1913 Webster]

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  • Scotal — Scot al, Scotale Scot ale, n. [Scot + ale.] (O. Eng. Law) The keeping of an alehouse by an officer of a forest, and drawing people to spend their money for liquor, for fear of his displeasure. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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