skoal

skoal
/skohl/, interj.
1. (used as a toast in drinking someone's health.)
n.
2. a toast.
v.i.
3. to drink a toast.
[1590-1600; < Dan skaal, Norw, Sw skål; cf. ON skal bowl]

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