Skald: meaning, definitions and examples

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skald

 

[ skษ”หld ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

poetry

A skald was a composer and reciter of poems honoring heroes and their deeds in Old Norse and Old English literature.

Synonyms

bard, minstrel, poet

Examples of usage

  • Skalds played an important role in the oral tradition of the Viking Age.
  • The skalds often traveled from court to court, composing and reciting poems for their patrons.
Context #2 | Noun

history

A skald was a poet in medieval Scandinavia who composed and recited poems, typically in honor of a king or nobleman.

Synonyms

rhapsodist, scop, versifier

Examples of usage

  • The skalds were highly respected in Norse society for their ability to praise and immortalize the deeds of warriors.
  • Many of the sagas and legends of the Norse people were preserved through the works of skalds.

Translations

Translations of the word "skald" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น skaldisco

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเค•เคพเคฒเฅเคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Skalde

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ skald

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะบะฐะปัŒะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ skald

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใ‚ซใƒซใƒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท skald

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ skald

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท skald

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šค์นผ๋“œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณูƒุงู„ุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ skald

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ skald

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฏ—ไบบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ skald

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skรกld

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะบะฐะปัŒะด

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ™แƒแƒšแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ skald

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ skald

Etymology

The word 'skald' originated from Old Norse 'skรกld' meaning 'poet, bard'. Skalds were an integral part of Norse and Anglo-Saxon societies, composing and reciting poems that celebrated heroic deeds and honored important figures. Their works have provided valuable insights into the culture, beliefs, and history of the Viking Age. Despite the decline of skaldic poetry in the Middle Ages, their legacy continues to be appreciated in modern literature and scholarly research.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,078, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.