halling

[hah-ling, hal-ing]

noun

a vigorous, athletic, Norwegian folk dance.

Origin of halling

1865–70; < Norwegian, short for Hallingdal place known for this dance

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They had also other country homes at Halling and Trottescliffe.
Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Rochester
G. H. Palmer
"I could sing as finely as I could dance the Halling," he said to Knutty, with a grim smile.
Katharine Frensham
Beatrice Harraden
Your craft will surely be smashed if she slips to the ground, Mr. Halling!
Tom Swift and his Photo Telephone
Victor Appleton
Mr. Halling was bending over the unconscious form of his friend.
Tom Swift and his Photo Telephone
Victor Appleton
"We've got to get Mr. Damon to some place where he can be looked after," broke in Mr. Halling.
Tom Swift and his Photo Telephone
Victor Appleton