skald
or scald
[ skawld, skahld ]
noun
one of the ancient Scandinavian poets.
Origin of skald
1First recorded in 1755–65, skald is from the Old Norse word skāld poet
Other words from skald
- skaldic, adjective
- skaldship, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for skald
skald
scald
/ (skɔːld) /
noun
(in ancient Scandinavia) a bard or minstrel
Origin of skald
1from Old Norse, of unknown origin
Derived forms of skald
- skaldic or scaldic, adjective
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