[skəʊl], (Interjection)

Definitions:
- used to express friendly feelings towards one's companions before drinking
(e.g: ‘Skol!’ And he raised his glass)


Phrases:

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