noun
- ancient Scandinavian poets who composed and recited verses about heroes and their deeds
Usage: historical; plural of skald
Examples
- The skalds traveled from court to court, entertaining kings with their epic poems.
- Viking skalds preserved the stories of great warriors through their oral traditions.
- Medieval Icelandic skalds were highly respected for their poetic skills.
- The sagas were often based on verses composed by ancient skalds.
- Norwegian skalds used complex meter and alliteration in their compositions.
- Royal courts employed skalds to commemorate battles and celebrate victories.