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“Scold” or “Skald”

scold / skald are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

scold s·k·OW·l·d

  • nounsomeone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault.

skald

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

Usage

Examples in context

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“scold”

  • …the briefings, the commander will scold the player.
  • …the year, while the critics scold Majano for having reduced the…

“skald”

  • …joined the court as a skald.
  • …children included Eyvindr skáldaspillir, court skald to Haakon the Good.
  • …Hnufa, who became a famous skald at the court of King…

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