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English word origin

Etymology of sculd

From back-formation of sculding. Related to Norwegian skulding (“accusation”).

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
verb

To accuse (someone) of wrongdoing, especially under the procedure known as sculding.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From back-formation of sculding. Related to Norwegian skulding (“accusation”).

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗
noun

A parting.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Related to Old Norse skilja (“to divide”).

Relationships mentioned by the source

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