Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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†SKOLE, v. Also skolt. To empty one's glass in drinking, to drink out (n.Sc. 1710 T. Ruddiman Gl. to Douglas Aeneis).
[O.Sc. scolt, to drink toasts, a.1598, a toast, 1600, Norw., Dan. skaal, O.N. skál, a bowl. Cf. Norw., Dan. skaal!, your health!, now adopted in Eng. See Skol above.]
