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