Mid 19th century; earliest use found in George Borrow (1803–1881), writer and traveller. Origin uncertain; perhaps a mishearing of Romani romanes (adverb) in a Romani manner.
Definition of romalis in US English:
romalis
nounrə(ʊ)ˈmɑːlɪs
A traditional Spanish dance; = "ole".
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in George Borrow (1803–1881), writer and traveller. Origin uncertain; perhaps a mishearing of Romani romanes (adverb) in a Romani manner.