Scotal

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  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]