skoal

noun

: toast, health
often used interjectionally

Word History

Etymology

Danish skål, literally, cup; akin to Old Norse skāl bowl — more at scale entry 1

First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of skoal was in 1600

Dictionary Entries Near skoal

Cite this Entry

“Skoal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skoal. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

skoal

noun
: toast entry 2 sense 3, health
often used as an interjection
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