skald
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of skald
First recorded in 1755–65, skald is from the Old Norse word skāld poet
Example Sentences
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“Nay; rather let me hear more of thy tales,” and Egwina looked appealingly at the skald.
From A Maid at King Alfred?s Court by Madison, Lucy Foster
A skald maiden is she, and I misdoubt not knoweth well many songs.”
From A Maid at King Alfred?s Court by Madison, Lucy Foster
“Thinkest thou so?” cried the skald, much pleased.
From A Maid at King Alfred?s Court by Madison, Lucy Foster
“Hast not heard of Iduna?” asked the skald in surprise.
From A Maid at King Alfred?s Court by Madison, Lucy Foster
This poem has come from Iceland, brought hither by a skald.
From Stories and Ballads of the Far Past Translated from the Norse (Icelandic and Faroese) with Introductions and Notes by Kershaw, Nora
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