Skuld
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Skuld
< Old Norse, probably literally future, homonymous with skuld debt, bondage in payment of debt, derivative from root of skulu shall, must; cognate with Old English scyld, Old Saxon sculd, Old High German scult ( German Schuld )
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Norway’s maritime insurer Skuld, one of a few global companies in the business, said that while the administration’s plans are “encouraging,” the “practicalities of implementation are far from straightforward.”
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 5, 2026
“These ambiguities … are only likely to intensify as the conflict evolves,” Skuld said.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 5, 2026
"The Turkish government's requirements go well beyond the general information that is contained in a confirmation of entry letter," Skuld said in a note.
From Reuters ● Dec. 6, 2022
For 30 years, Morta Skuld has thrashed and mangled the bounds of death metal.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 20, 2021
They are named Urd the past, Verdandi the present, and Skuld the future.
From History of Religion A Sketch of Primitive Religious Beliefs and Practices, and of the Origin and Character of the Great Systems by Allan Menzies
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