1. men who live in or come from a dale (valley), especially in northern England
Usage: British; regional

Examples

• The dalesmen gathered at the village pub to discuss the upcoming sheep fair.
• Local dalesmen have farmed these valleys for generations.
• The hardy dalesmen were well-adapted to life in the Yorkshire Dales.
• Traditional dalesmen knew every path and stream in their valley.
• The dalesmen’s knowledge of local weather patterns was invaluable.
• Many dalesmen worked as shepherds or farmers in the remote valleys.