Thane
From the title of a Scottish and English noble, originally denoting a feudal lord or warrior of high rank.
Meaning and origin
Thane comes from the Old English thegn (also spelled thain or thane), a title given to a warrior of high rank or feudal lord in Anglo-Saxon and Scottish societies.
How to pronounce Thane
| English (US) | THANE /θeɪn/ |
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