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Bergen

ber·gen

UK/ˈbɜːɡən/ US/ˈbəɹɡən/ uncommon uk

noun

Origin

Shortened from Bergen rucksack, possibly named after their creator, Norwegian Ole F. Bergan, combined with the name of the Norwegian city of Bergen.

Phrases

  • Bergen aan Zee
  • Bergen County
  • Bergen op Zoom
  • North Bergen

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