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skald

noun
\ ˈskȯld How to pronounce skald (audio) , ˈskäld\
variants: or

Definition of skald

: an ancient Scandinavian poet broadly : bard
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Other Words from skald

skaldic \ ˈskȯl-​dik How to pronounce skaldic (audio) , ˈskäl-​ \ adjective

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 A skald is a Norse poet, so skaldic verses are written by Norse poets, usually a court poet. — National Geographic, "How Much Viking Lore Is True?," 22 Jan. 2017

First Known Use of skald

1780, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for skald

Old Norse skāld

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