skoal

[ skohl ]

interjection

1. (used as a toast in drinking someone's health.)

noun

1. a toast.

verb (used without object)

1. to drink a toast.

Word History and Origins

Origin of skoal¹

1590–1600; < Danish skaal, Norwegian, Swedish skål; compare Old Norse skāl bowl

Example Sentences

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.

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But Wulnoth had fled back, and was let into the hold by the men, who cried "Skoal" to him.

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Our skoal for them whose star goes down, Our drink the drink of men!

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Then did the vikings leap up and run to Wulnoth and lift him, and carry him round on their shoulders, crying "Skoal" to him.

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Skoal to thee, Edward, for both thy foes are slain and thou shalt reign in peace.

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