halling

American

[hah-ling, hal-ing] / ˈhɑ lɪŋ, ˈhæl ɪŋ /

noun

a vigorous, athletic, Norwegian folk dance.

Etymology

Origin of halling

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

Example Sentences

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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

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

"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

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

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

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