a town of Denmark, in North Jutland, capital of the diocese of the same name, and a bishop's see. It has this name, which signifies eel-town, on account of the great number of eels taken here. It is seated on a canal, 10 miles from the sea, 30 north of Wiborg, and 50 north of Arhus. It has an exchange for merchants, and a safe and deep harbour. They have a considerable trade in herrings and corn; and a manufactory of guns, pistols, saddles, and gloves.

E. Long. 20° 16'. N. Lat. 56° 35'.