HyperDic: thane

English > 2 senses of the word thane:
NOUNperson thanea feudal lord or baron / baron
person thanea man ranking above an ordinary freeman and below a noble in Anglo-Saxon England (especially one who gave military service in exchange for land)
thane > pronunciation
Soundsthey'n
Rhymesabstain ... windowpane: 127 rhymes with eyn...
English > thane: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningA feudal lord or baron / baron.
RegionScotlandOne of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
BroaderLord, noble, noblemanA titled peer of the realm
Spanishseñor feudal
Nounsthaneshipthe position of thane / thane
English > thane: 2 senses > noun 2, person
MeaningA man ranking above an ordinary freeman and below a noble in Anglo-Saxon England (especially one who gave military service in exchange for land).
BroadercitizenA native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
Nounsthaneshipthe position of thane / thane

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