What does THANE mean?

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Noun

Definitions

• A Scottish and English term for a feudal lord or baron.
• A local official in Anglo-Saxon and medieval England.

Pronunciations

• US: /θeɪn/
• UK: /θeɪn/

Origin and Usage

The word "thane" originated from Old English þegn, meaning "servant" or "retainer." In Anglo-Saxon England, a thane was a local official who held land from a nobleman and had certain duties and privileges. In Scotland, a thane was a feudal lord or baron. The term is now obsolete in both countries.

Synonyms

• Baron
• Feudal lord
• Nobleman

Related Words

• Agent
• Crate
• Earth
• Event
• Fable

Example Sentences

• The thane held land from the nobleman and had certain duties and privileges.
• The thane was a local official in Anglo-Saxon and medieval England.
• The thane was a feudal lord or baron in Scotland.