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merry dancers

NOUN
Northern lights
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
Aurora Australis Southern lights


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These streamers, or "merry dancers," as they are sometimes termed, were at times peculiarly bright.

From The World of Ice by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)

Making her way back to the ball-room, she was soon mingling with the merry dancers, and with a forced gayety that deceived every one save her husband.

From The Masked Bridal by Sheldon, Georgie, Mrs.

As Russell crossed the floor to speak to the host and hostess, all eyes turned upon him, and a sudden hush fell on the merry dancers.

From Macaria by Evans, Augusta J. (Augusta Jane)

At another he heard the enticing notes of a fiddle and the light heels of the merry dancers.

From The Shepherd of Salisbury Plain and Other Tales by More, Hannah

When the auroræ, or northern lights, flicker in the sky, the inhabitants of the Shetland Isles call them, "the merry dancers."

From The Boy's Book of Heroes by Peake, Helena




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