scop

noun

ˈshōp How to pronounce scop (audio)
ˈskōp,
ˈskäp
: an Old English bard or poet

Word History

Etymology

Old English; akin to Old High German schof poet

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of scop was before the 12th century

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“Scop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scop. Accessed 21 Mar. 2023.

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