halling

[ hah-ling, hal-ing ]

/ ˈhɑ lɪŋ, ˈhæl ɪŋ /

a vigorous, athletic, Norwegian folk dance.

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

Miss Halling had a new piece to practise, and a new song to try.
Mortomley's Estate, Vol. I (of 3)|Charlotte Elizabeth Lawson Cowan Riddell
"It is nothing very dreadful," said Mr. Halling reassuringly.
Mortomley's Estate, Vol. I (of 3)|Charlotte Elizabeth Lawson Cowan Riddell
But there were three senseless forms on the ground beside the craft when Tom, Ned and Mr. Halling ran up.
Tom Swift and his Photo Telephone|Victor Appleton
The most fantastic of the Norwegian dances is the Halling Dance, still seen on special occasions.
North Dakota|Various

They had also other country homes at Halling and Trottescliffe.
Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Rochester|G. H. Palmer