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thane in Irish

thane in Irish is taen — thane means a nobleman in Anglo-Saxon and early medieval England, ranking roughly like a baron.

thane in Irish

taen
noun
(historical) A rank of nobility in pre-Norman England, roughly equivalent to baron.

What does "thane" mean?

  1. 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 Irish?

"thane" in Irish is taen. 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 Irish, "thane" is taen.

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