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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"By the way," he said, "have you come here over the fjeld?"
From Look Back on Happiness by Paula Wiking
She need not worry, for she has money in the bank, and no doubt there is a young man in the offing, on the other side of the fjeld.
From Look Back on Happiness by Paula Wiking
An occasional tourist came or went, Solem accompanied him across the fjeld, and he was gone.
From Look Back on Happiness by Paula Wiking
They did not care for walks up the fjeld, but preferred to go to the woods together, where they talked for hours.
From Look Back on Happiness by Paula Wiking
In the meantime the travelers grew impatient and kept looking at their watches, for if they could not cross the Tore fjeld before nightfall, they would have to spend the night outdoors.
From Look Back on Happiness by Paula Wiking
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