skoal
[ skohl ]
interjection
(used as a toast in drinking someone's health.)
noun
a toast.
verb (used without object)
to drink a toast.
Origin of skoal
11590–1600; <Danish skaal,Norwegian, Swedish skål; compare Old Norse skāl bowl
Words Nearby skoal
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How to use skoal in a sentence
Gerda gave me the cup her lips had just touched, and I drank "skoal" to them in turn, and so Gerda the Queen had come home.
A Sea Queen's Sailing | Charles WhistlerBut Wulnoth had fled back, and was let into the hold by the men, who cried "skoal" to him.
Wulnoth the Wanderer | Herbert Escott-InmanOur skoal for them whose star goes down, Our drink the drink of men!
Songs from Vagabondia | Bliss Carman and Richard HoveyThen did the vikings leap up and run to Wulnoth and lift him, and carry him round on their shoulders, crying "skoal" to him.
Wulnoth the Wanderer | Herbert Escott-Inmanskoal to thee, Edward, for both thy foes are slain and thou shalt reign in peace.
Wulnoth the Wanderer | Herbert Escott-Inman
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