thane
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Noun — A nobleman in Anglo-Saxon and early medieval England, ranking roughly like a baron.
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Etymology
From Old English þegn, "man" or "warrior," related to a word for a nobleman's retainer.
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What does “thane” mean?
The word “thane” means a nobleman in Anglo-Saxon and early medieval England, ranking roughly like a baron. In plain terms, a historical English noble rank, below an earl.
How do you pronounce “thane”?
“Thane” is pronounced thayn (/θeɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “thane” in a sentence?
Here is “thane” used in a sentence: “Macbeth was named Thane of Cawdor in Shakespeare's play.”
What part of speech is “thane”?
“Thane” is a noun.
Where does the word “thane” come from?
The word “thane” comes from Old English. From Old English þegn, "man" or "warrior," related to a word for a nobleman's retainer.