Which term refers to the professional poet or singer who recited verses in the mead hall?
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Correct answer: Scop, the Anglo-Saxon hall poet
The 'scop' was a highly respected figure in Anglo-Saxon society responsible for preserving history and granting 'lof' (fame) to warriors through song. While 'skald' is the Old Norse equivalent, 'scop' is the specific Old English term used in Beowulf and related texts.
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