Skuld

[ skoold ]

noun

, Scandinavian Mythology.

1. Norn2

Word History and Origins

Origin of Skuld¹

< Old Norse, probably literally future, homonymous with skuld debt, bondage in payment of debt, derivative from root of skulu shall, must; cognate with Old English scyld, Old Saxon sculd, Old High German scult ( German Schuld )

Example Sentences

Gud and Rosta, and the youngest norn, Skuld, always ride to sway the battle and choose the slain.

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They are Urd (the past), Verdandi (the present), Skuld (the future).

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They are named Urd the past, Verdandi the present, and Skuld the future.

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Out of it come three maids, whose names are Urd, Verdande and Skuld.

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Their names are Urd (the past), Varande (the present), and Skuld (the future).

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