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skoal

Syllabification: (skoal)
Pronunciation: /skōl/

(also skol)
Definition of skoal

exclamation

  • used to express friendly feelings toward one’s companions before drinking.

Origin:

early 17th century (a Scots use): from Danish and Norwegian skaal, Swedish skål, from Old Norse skál 'bowl'; perhaps introduced through the visit of James VI to Denmark in 1589. Compare with scale2

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