Dane

[ deyn ]

noun
  1. a native or inhabitant of Denmark.

  2. a person of Danish descent.

  1. a male given name.

Origin of Dane

1
before 950; Middle English Dan,Old English Dene (plural), influenced by Old Norse Danir (plural)

Words Nearby Dane

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How to use Dane in a sentence

  • "How that fire passed the guards I don't know, but there will be time to find out later," he said to Dane.

    Winston of the Prairie | Harold Bindloss
  • Once more the smoke grew blinding, and one of Dane's beasts went down.

    Winston of the Prairie | Harold Bindloss
  • The Great Dane, crouching close and snarling, watched him as a cat watches a mouse.

    Motor Matt's "Century" Run | Stanley R. Matthews
  • Dane turned and laughed at him as he signed to one of the Ontario hired men to take the near horse's head.

    Winston of the Prairie | Harold Bindloss
  • The dog was a Great Dane, big enough and seemingly savage enough for a bear.

    Motor Matt's "Century" Run | Stanley R. Matthews

British Dictionary definitions for Dane

Dane

/ (deɪn) /


noun
  1. a native, citizen, or inhabitant of Denmark

  2. any of the Vikings who invaded England from the late 8th to the 11th century ad

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