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Examples of dale in a Sentence
the beautiful hills and dales of our county
a hunting lodge in a secluded dale in the country
Recent Examples on the Web
As flushing and pointing breeds pound the uplands for miles, retrievers make repeated swims in icy water or hounds run over hill and dale, their bodies shift from using carbs for quick energy needs to tapping into fat as an energy source.
—Brian Lynn, Field & Stream, 21 Sep. 2020
Meanwhile, gusty winds blow estrous scent over hill and dale, and bucks become frantic to find its sources.
—Dave Hurteau, Field & Stream, 3 Apr. 2023
But over hill and dale and mud and snow?
—Josh Max, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2022
Autumn color usually lasts into early November, so there’s time for several fall drives over hill and dale in our corner of Arkansas.
—Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2022
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Old English dæl; akin to Old High German tal valley, Welsh dôl
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of dale was
before the 12th century
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Cite this Entry
“Dale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dale. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
Biographical Definition
Dale
2 of 2biographical name (2)
Sir Thomas died 1619 English colonial administrator in Virginia
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