Nielsen

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Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname from Danish or from Norwegian [in turn originating as a patronymic].

    "Now, Nielsen is sending all hotel employees through EI training to help them become more open and confident, understand their own limitations and fears, and to boost their self-worth and comfort in dealing with other people."

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carl august nielsen

Example

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"Do you love me just because I resemble Connie Nielsen?"

Etymology

Borrowed from Danish and Norwegian Nielsen. Doublet of Nicholson.

Related phrases

Jervell and Lange-Nielsen syndrome

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