thegn


thegn

(θeɪn) n (Historical Terms) a variant spelling of thane

thane

(θeɪn)

n. 1. (in Anglo-Saxon England) a person ranking between an earl and an ordinary freeman, holding land of the king or a lord in return for services. 2. (in medieval Scotland) a person holding land of the king; a baron. [before 900; late Middle English, Scots variant of Middle English thain, thein, Old English thegn, c. Old Saxon thegan man, Old High German degan servant, warrior, Old Norse thegn subject; akin to Greek téknon child]