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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“Hast not heard of Iduna?” asked the skald in surprise.
From A Maid at King Alfred?s Court by Lucy Foster Madison
It was told me by a skald who sang for us with his daughter.”
From A Maid at King Alfred?s Court by Lucy Foster Madison
I vow by these drinks that I have drunk to the Æsir that I will do some great deed that shall be worthy the song of the skald.
From A Maid at King Alfred?s Court by Lucy Foster Madison
Brage was the son of Odin and being represented as the chief skald in Valhalla he is called the god of poetry.
From Teutonic Mythology, Vol. 1 of 3 Gods and Goddesses of the Northland by Ph.D.
The loud laughter of Dane and the song of skald were hushed.
From A Maid at King Alfred?s Court by Lucy Foster Madison
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