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 Wiburg, and 50 north of Aarhus. It has an exchange for merchants, and a safe and deep harbour. They have a considerable trade in herrings and corn, and a manufacturer of guns, pistols, saddles, and gloves. Long. 9. 50. E. Lat. 57. 2. N.