1. a person who lives in a dale or valley, especially in northern England
Usage: British

Examples

• The old dalesman knew every path through the Yorkshire valleys.
• Local dalesmen gathered to discuss the proposed mining project.
• As a true dalesman, he could predict the weather by watching the clouds over the fells.
• The dalesman’s knowledge of sheep farming was passed down through generations.
• She married a dalesman and moved to a cottage in the Lake District.
• The dalesmen formed a committee to preserve their traditional way of life.