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Dalecarlian, a.|dalɪˈkɑːlɪən|
[f. Dalecarlia (see below) + -an.]
Of or pertaining to the province of Dalecarlia (Dalarna) in central Sweden or its inhabitants or their language. Also as n., a native or inhabitant of Dalecarlia.
1837Penny Cycl. VIII. 290/1 The Dalecarlians are distinguished by their stature, courage, spirit of independence, and frankness of character. 1881C. C. Harrison Woman's Handiwork i. 95 Quaint Dalecarlian lace of an antique pattern has been brought to America by Swedish peasants immigrating to the far West. 1932Antiquity VI. 429 A late Dalecarlian runic alphabet. 1959Times 10 Jan. 9/6 The Dalecarlian poet Erik Axel Karlfeldt. |