1825–35, < Canadian French, plural of French dial. (Normandy) dalle literally, sink ≪ Germanic; compare Old English dæl dale
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Continuing our road in the afternoon, we ascended to the uplands, where the river passes round a point of great beauty, and goes through very remarkable dalles, in character resembling those of the Columbia.
From The Exploring Expedition to the Rocky Mountains, Oregon and California To which is Added a Description of the Physical Geography of California, with Recent Notices of the Gold Region from the Latest and Most Authentic Sources by Frémont, John Charles
The guardroom at the head of the stairs, with its great folding doors, and the paved landing with its old dalles, are intact, as are some of the state-rooms.
From The Life of the Rt. Hon. Sir Charles W. Dilke, Volume 2 by Gwynn, Stephen Lucius
The word "dalles" is French, and signifies flagstones, such as are used for sidewalks.
From First Across the Continent The story of the exploring expedition of Lewis and Clark in 1804-5-6 by Brooks, Noah
Such a rock gorge is in itself a thing of beauty, but in the dalles there are many minor features which enhance the charm of the whole.
From The Geography of the Region about Devils Lake and the Dalles of the Wisconsin by Atwood, Wallace W.
But not all the present route of the river through the dalles has been followed throughout the entire postglacial history of the stream.
From The Geography of the Region about Devils Lake and the Dalles of the Wisconsin by Atwood, Wallace W.
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