Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
thane
noun
θeɪn
Definition
A man, often of high rank, who holds land granted by the king or a nobleman in historical Scotland.
Examples
- In Shakespeare’s play, Macbeth is granted the title of Thane of Cawdor.
- The thane was responsible for the protection and administration of his lands.
Meaning
A thane is a nobleman in Ancient Scotland, who serves a king and oversees a certain area of land.
Synonyms
- lord
- nobleman
- baron
