skáldaða
Skáldaða is a term used in Icelandic literature and linguistics to describe a specific type of poetic language. It literally translates to "poeticized" or "made poetic." This concept encompasses the deliberate use of elevated vocabulary, archaic words, kennings, and other rhetorical devices to create a distinct and often highly stylized form of verse. Skáldaða is not simply about rhyme or meter; it is about the enrichment and ornamentation of language to evoke a particular aesthetic or emotional effect.
The use of skáldaða is particularly prominent in Old Norse poetry, including the Eddas and skaldic verses.
While most strongly associated with ancient poetry, the concept of skáldaða can be observed in later Icelandic