fjeld
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of fjeld
From Norwegian, dating back to 1855–60; see origin at fell 5
Example Sentences
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And the master of the house himself went with him across the fjeld, and as for Solem, why, he, too, went with him so that he might know the way for later tourists.
From Look Back on Happiness by Paula Wiking
"I could have company across the fjeld now," I thought.
From Look Back on Happiness by Paula Wiking
I was not even out of temper when I had to retrace my steps across the fjeld to find my way again to the hut.
From Look Back on Happiness by Paula Wiking
It is twenty-four miles from the village and eighteen across the fjeld.
From Look Back on Happiness by Paula Wiking
There was no going to Thorshavn by sea; but in a roundabout way, by fjord and fjeld, it might be done in a case of necessity, such as this church-meeting that the Pastor must attend.
From Atlantic Classics, Second Series by Jane Addams
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