Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tane
Noun
/teɪn/
Definition
A Scottish term referring to a tree.
Examples
- The old tane stood tall in the middle of the field, a testament to years of growth.
- As autumn approached, the leaves of the tane began to turn vibrant shades of orange and yellow.
- Local children often played hide-and-seek around the giant tane in the park.
Meaning
The word ‘tane’ is primarily used in Scots to denote a single tree, particularly in the context of writing or speaking about nature and forestry.
Synonyms
- Tree
- Timber
- Wood
