Skien
/ (Norwegian ˈʃeːən) /
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noun
a port in S Norway, on the Skien River : one of the oldest towns in Norway; timber industry. Pop: 50 507 (2004 est)
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Example sentences from the Web for Skien
All those who came during the years 1845–46 were from near Skien.
Skien and his father's house dropped from him like an old suit of clothes.
Henrik Ibsen|Edmund GosseWe did not get off the boat, but continued on our way to Skien.
Norway|Beatrix JungmanWe did not devote any considerable time to Skien, but took the train on the day of our arrival.
Norway|Beatrix Jungman