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skol

Pronunciation: /skɒl, skəʊl/

(also skoal)
Definition of skol

exclamation

  • used to express friendly feelings towards one’s companions before drinking: ‘Skol!’ And he raised his glass

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

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