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Aalesund

/ (Norwegian ˈoːləsun) /
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noun

a variant spelling of Ålesund

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Words nearby Aalesund

AAFP, A.Agr., aah, AAL, Aalborg, Aalesund, aalii, Aalst, Aalto, AAM, A&E
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Example sentences from the Web for Aalesund

  • Not far from Aalesund was the castle of Rollo, the conqueror of Normandy.

    Northern Travel|Bayard Taylor

  • The remains of the great Vikings castle are still shown at Aalesund, in Norway.

    Paris and its Story|Thomas Okey

  • Aalesund is another island port, smaller than Christiansund, but full as picturesque.

    Northern Travel|Bayard Taylor

  • The remains of the great Viking's castle are still shown at Aalesund, in Norway.

    The Story of Paris|Thomas Okey
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