noun Uncommon

Dane

dayn

Dane (noun) means a person from Denmark, or a member of the Scandinavian ethnic group native to it. Example: “Her grandfather was a Dane who emigrated in the 1950s.”

noun

A person from Denmark, or a member of the Scandinavian ethnic group native to it.

"Her grandfather was a Dane who emigrated in the 1950s."

In English history, one of the Viking raiders and settlers from Scandinavia who invaded parts of England from the 8th century onward.

"The Danes repeatedly raided the English coast before eventually settling there."

How to Use Dane

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA native or citizen of Denmark, or historically, a Viking-era raider from Scandinavia.

Easily confused with

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Word Forms

Danes plural

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Etymology

From Old Norse danir or Old English Dene, both from a shared Proto-Germanic root.

Origin: Old English

Rhymes for Dane

cane lane mane vane pane bane sane wane Jane fane Zane kane

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “Dane” mean?

The word “Dane” means a person from Denmark, or a member of the Scandinavian ethnic group native to it. In plain terms, a native or citizen of Denmark, or historically, a Viking-era raider from Scandinavia.

How do you pronounce “Dane”?

“Dane” is pronounced dayn (/deɪn/ in IPA).

How do you use “Dane” in a sentence?

Here is “Dane” used in a sentence: “Her grandfather was a Dane who emigrated in the 1950s.”

What part of speech is “Dane”?

“Dane” is a noun.

Where does the word “Dane” come from?

The word “Dane” comes from Old English. From Old Norse danir or Old English Dene, both from a shared Proto-Germanic root.

Is “Dane” a common word?

“Dane” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Dane” have?

“Dane” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person from Denmark, or a member of the Scandinavian ethnic group native to it.