skyldra

Swedish

Etymology

Borrowed from German schildern (stand guard). First attested in 1679.

Verb

skyldra (present skyldrar, preterite skyldrade, supine skyldrat, imperative skyldra)

  1. to present arms, to put (a rifle) to one's shoulder
    på Riddarhusets trappa skyldrades gevär af en truppafdelning i paraduniform.
    on the steps of the House of Nobles, troops in parade uniform presented arms.

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