thane in German
thane in German is Lehnsmann — thane means a nobleman in Anglo-Saxon and early medieval England, ranking roughly like a baron.
thane in German
Lehnsmann
(historical) A rank of nobility in pre-Norman England, roughly equivalent to baron.
What does "thane" mean?
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noun A nobleman in Anglo-Saxon and early medieval England, ranking roughly like a baron.
"Macbeth was named Thane of Cawdor in Shakespeare's play."
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thane in a sentence
- Macbeth was named Thane of Cawdor in Shakespeare's play.
- The thane held land granted to him by the king in exchange for military service.
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What is "thane" in German?
"thane" in German is Lehnsmann. thane means: A nobleman in Anglo-Saxon and early medieval England, ranking roughly like a baron.
How do you use "thane" in a sentence?
Example: "Macbeth was named Thane of Cawdor in Shakespeare's play." In German, "thane" is Lehnsmann.
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