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skoal
[ skohl ]
interjection
- (used as a toast in drinking someone's health.)
noun
- a toast.
verb (used without object)
- to drink a toast.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of skoal1
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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.
But Wulnoth had fled back, and was let into the hold by the men, who cried "Skoal" to him.
Our skoal for them whose star goes down, Our drink the drink of men!
Then did the vikings leap up and run to Wulnoth and lift him, and carry him round on their shoulders, crying "Skoal" to him.
Skoal to thee, Edward, for both thy foes are slain and thou shalt reign in peace.
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