Dane

[deyn]

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Denmark.

2. a person of Danish descent.

3. Great Dane.

4. a male given name.

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Dane¹

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

Example Sentences

The Italian has been named as joint sporting director, with Dane Johan Lange, who previously held that position at Aston Villa, taking on the same role.

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The Danes have a handsome goal difference advantage of six goals, and that is the first deciding factor if teams are level on points - not head-to-head.

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Scotland finished second behind the Danes in the last campaign, losing only to the group winners, and are set go head-to-head with them again this time.

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Asked about whether he has offered his castmate support, Elordi praises Dane’s “ferocious” performance, then pokes the sand with a stick and declines to go further because it’s private.

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Vacherot seized the chance to go ahead in the fourth game of the second set after a double fault by the 22-year-old Dane, but Rune hit back almost immediately.

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