Thomsen

[ tom-suhn ]

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noun

Chris·tian Jür·gen·sen [kris, -tyahn , yoor, -g, uh, n-s, uh, n], 1788–1865, Danish archaeologist.

Thomsen

/ tŏm′sən /

Danish archaeologist who introduced the three-part system for the chronological classification of prehistoric artifacts, divided into the Stone, Bronze, and Iron ages.

Like some sinuous sax, we first hear the thoughts of Obersturmfuhrer Angelus (Golo) Thomsen.

The other two were old Thomsen and young Polvesen, the Danish store-keepers.

The heat of combustion, as first determined by Julius Thomsen, agreed rather better with the presence of nine single unions.

Pride carried him even into Thomsen's, and almost to the vacant table in the corner.

Carlo agreed, gave me his address at a golden caravansary, and left to call on MacLachan and Thomsen.

Near to this school, but still standing apart, is Grmur Thomsen (b. 1820).

April 24, 2024gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

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