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Noun thane has 2 senses
  1. thane - a feudal lord or baron
    --1 is a kind of     Lord, noble, nobleman
  2. thane - a man ranking above an ordinary freeman and below a noble in Anglo-Saxon England (especially one who gave military service in exchange for land)
    --2 is a kind of     citizen

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Thanes

Definition

Thanes refer to high-ranking nobles in medieval Scotland or Scotland during the Middle Ages.

Parts of Speech

  • Noun

Senses

  1. High-ranking nobles in medieval Scotland

Usages

Thanes were influential figures who held significant power and land in medieval Scotland. They were second only to the King and played a crucial role in both the political and social structure of the country.

Sample sentences:

  1. The thanes assembled in the Great Hall to discuss matters of state.
  2. The King granted new lands to his loyal thanes as a reward for their service.

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