Thomsen

[ tom-suhn ]

noun

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

Thomsen

/ tŏm′sən /

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

Example Sentences

A 2003 report by respected conservator Fonda Thomsen determined at least part of the flag is made of wool but “the flag was not examined sufficiently to draw any conclusions.”

From Seattle Times

In the third, Mitchell drove in three runs with a home run over the right-field fence, and Thomsen put one run across the plate with a double to the left-center gap as the Timberwolves jumped out to a 5-0 lead.

From Seattle Times

In the seventh, with Kiana Holden on base, Thomsen blasted a two-run over the center-field wall for a 10-1 advantage.

From Seattle Times

Thomsen, who has committed to the University of Washington, went 3-for-5 with a double, a home run and three RBI, while Mitchell was 2-for-3 with four RBI.

From Seattle Times

In 1836, Christian Jürgensen Thomsen, a Danish antiquarian, brought the first semblance of order to prehistory, suggesting that the early hominids of Europe had gone through three stages of technological development that were reflected in the production of tools.

From New York Times