The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

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]