"Dahl" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From Danish, Norwegian and Swedish Dahl. Doublet of Dale and Dell. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|da|-}} Danish, {{bor|en|no|-}} Norwegian, {{bor|en|sv|Dahl}} Swedish Dahl, {{doublet|en|Dale|Dell}} Doublet of Dale and Dell Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Dahl
  1. A surname of Scandinavian origin. Wikipedia link: Patricia Neal Derived forms: Dahl effect, Dahlesque, dahlia, Dahlian, Dahl's law, Wade-Dahl-Till shunt Related terms: Roald Dahl, a British writer
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