Thane

nounverified·updated May 18, 2026

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)

Framework senses

3 senses across 2 frameworks

Wordset Dictionary2 sensesview framework →

§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)
§2: a feudal lord or baron

Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →

§1 · legacy_primary: 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)
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