Skoaling
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Skoaling is a noun meaning A traditional Scandinavian toast, especially with aquavit.
Meaning
A traditional Scandinavian toast, especially with aquavit.
More Meanings
- present participle and gerund of skoal
Example Sentences
In Scandinavia, dining at home can be particularly ritualistic, with an etiquette to be observed for skoaling and another for speech-making.
It is a far cry from the traditional Scandinavian drinking ritual of skoaling, in which glasses are repeatedly filled with Akevitt, preferably the Norwegian brand of Linje Akevitt.
With their aquavit the Scandinavians observe a lovely ritual called skoaling, or "toasting." Skoaling is more formal, however, than toasting is in our country. At a dinner party the host always skoals first.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include aquavit, smorrebrod, smalahove, karsk, lutfisk, glogg.
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