Thane (Noun)
Meaning 1
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).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Related Words
Meaning 2
A feudal lord or baron.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The Scottish thane was a powerful nobleman who held his land directly from the king.
- In medieval times, the thane was responsible for collecting taxes and providing military service to the crown.
- The thane of Glamis was a prominent figure in Scottish history, known for his bravery in battle.
- As a thane, he was entitled to hold court and dispense justice on his own lands.
- The thane's castle was a symbol of his wealth and status in the community.