Scott Definition & Meaning

scott
noun
  1. award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
  2. English explorer who reached the South Pole just a month after Amundsen; he and his party died on the return journey (1868-1912)
  3. United States general who was a hero of the War of 1812 and who defeated Santa Anna in the Mexican War (1786-1866)
  4. British author of historical novels and ballads (1771-1832)
  5. United States slave who sued for liberty after living in a non-slave state; caused the Supreme Court to declare the Missouri Compromise unconstitutional (1795?-1858)

"Scott" in song lyrics

See how scott is used in real songs:

  • "I'm the magnificent M.C., that's why they call me GR8 Scott"
    The Arsonists — Lunchroom Take-Out
  • "I got more love for my King than Coretta Scott"
    The Cross Movement — Think On These Things
  • "I give it to you raw like my pops was gil scott"
    DJ Jazzy Jeff f/ Freddie Foxxx — Scram

Usage tips for "scott"

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