Where does “gammeldans” come from?
gammeldans (Swedish) comes from Swedish gammel-, from Swedish gammal, from Old Swedish gamal, from Old Norse gamall, from Proto-Germanic gamalaz — old, weak.
gammeldans (Swedish): one of many types of partner dances that were popular before American dances (e.g. foxtrot) were introduced to Sweden in the early 20th century
Definitions
- one of many types of partner dances that were popular before American dances (e.g. foxtrot) were introduced to Sweden in the early 20th century