Thomsen
[tom-suh n]
- Chris·tian Jür·gen·sen [kris-tyahn yoor-guh n-suh n] /ˈkrɪs tyɑn ˈyur gən sən/, 1788–1865, Danish archaeologist.
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Contemporary Examples
Like some sinuous sax, we first hear the thoughts of Obersturmfuhrer Angelus (Golo) Thomsen.
Historical Examples
The other two were old Thomsen and young Polvesen, the Danish store-keepers.
The BondmanHall Caine
Professor Thomsen mentions also a bronze specimen, in his account of the Copenhagen Museum.
Ancient Armour and Weapons in EuropeJohn Hewitt
Pride carried him even into Thomsen's, and almost to the vacant table in the corner.
Our Square and the People in ItSamuel Hopkins Adams
Carlo agreed, gave me his address at a golden caravansary, and left to call on MacLachan and Thomsen.
Our Square and the People in ItSamuel Hopkins Adams
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.
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