MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — We know it as the “Vikings War Chant,” the rally cry, the word that brings the fans together.
Skol! We hear it and say it all the time, but what does Skol actually mean? Good Question.
“Skol has been in our lexicon since the very beginning of the franchise back in 1961,” said Erin Swartz of the Minnesota Vikings.
The word itself dates back more than 1,000 years.
Gregg White teaches Swedish at the American Swedish Institute. He says the word is actually spelled “skål,” and you’ll probably be surprised at its actual definition.