skol [skɒl, skəʊl] EXCLAMATION used to express friendly feelings towards one's companions before drinking. "‘Skol!’ And he raised his glass" synonyms: here's to you · good health · your health · here's health · skol · good luck · slainte · prost · prosit · salut · salud · bottoms up · down the hatch · here's mud in your eye · cheerio · chin-chin · here's how 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.
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