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Meaning
A thane is a nobleman in medieval Scotland, England, and Ireland.
Definition
A thane is a feudal lord or a military commander in medieval Scotland.
Example Sentences
1. He was a thane of Gondor.
2. In later years he became a thane of Rohan.
3. He was one of the thanes who accompanied King Théoden to the Black Gate.
4. He was one of the thanes who swore allegiance to King Elessar.
5. He was a descendant of the ancient thanes of Erebor.