skiold

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Old Danish[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Old Norse skjǫldr.

Noun[edit]

skiold n

  1. shield
    • 1284, Borough charter of Flensburg, section 1:
      Fathær scal tho giuæ hwær syn (...) skiold, swørth, oc spiyt.
      The father should then give every son (...) shield, sword and spear.

Descendants[edit]

  • Danish: skjold