skald
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noun
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Etymology
Origin of skald
First recorded in 1755–65, skald is from the Old Norse word skāld poet
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Scald, Skald, skald, n. one of the ancient Scandinavian poets.—adj.
From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) by Various
“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
“She went with Sigurd the skald we know not whither,” answered one of them.
From A Maid at King Alfred?s Court by Madison, Lucy Foster
My father said that the skald was not what he seemed, but naught could he learn from the seid women concerning him.
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
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