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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
SKALDER, v., n. [′skɑldər]
I. v. To laugh in a loud noisy manner, to shriek with laughter (Ork. 1929 Marw.; Sh. 1970).
II. n. A loud shrill laugh (Sh. 1970).
[Norw. dial. skaldra, to clash, rattle, peal with Laughter. Cf. Skilder.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Skalder v., n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 10 Jan 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/skalder>
