halling
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of halling
1865–70; < Norwegian, short for Hallingdal place known for this dance
Example Sentences
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Meero chauvo, that creminor might jib by halling mende.
From Romano Lavo-Lil: word book of the Romany; or, English Gypsy language by George Henry Borrow
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?rnstjerne Bj?rnson
"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 William Morris
The principal are the halling, a Hardanger solo dance consisting of wild gyrations and vigorous kicks at rafters of the room.
From Norway by Beatrix Jungman
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