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noun
one of the ancient Scandinavian poets.
Also, scald.
Origin:
1755–65; < Old Norse skāld poet
1755–65; < Old Norse skāld poet
Related forms
skald·ic, adjective
skald·ship, noun
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Skald
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skald
1763, "Scandinavian poet and singer of medieval times," from O.N. skald "skald, poet" (9c.), of unknown origin, perhaps from PIE base *sekw- "to say, utter." The modern word is an antiquarian revival. "Usually applied to Norwegian and Icelandic poets of the Viking period and down to c 1250, but
EXPANDoften without any clear idea as to their function and the character of their work." [OED]
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