halling
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of halling
1865–70; < Norwegian, short for Hallingdal place known for this dance
Example Sentences
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The principal are the halling, a Hardanger solo dance consisting of wild gyrations and vigorous kicks at rafters of the room.
From Norway by Jungman, Beatrix
Hale, Philip, comments on Saint-Sa�ns, 256; comments on Lalo, 256; essay on Mozart, 112; comments on Scheherazade, 317-318. halling, 76.
From Music: An Art and a Language by Spalding, Walter Raymond
Meero chauvo, that creminor might jib by halling mende.
From Romano Lavo-Lil: word book of the Romany; or, English Gypsy language by Borrow, George Henry
"I like it well, dame," said he; "but tell me, if thou canst, what is the meaning of the halling in the chamber with the ivory throne?"
From The Well at the World's End: a tale by Morris, William
Nils played; and the two gentlemen each gave a dollar for him, and then asked for the halling.
From Arne; A Sketch of Norwegian Country Life by Bj?rnson, Bj?rnstjerne
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