Dane
Americannoun
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a native, citizen, or inhabitant of Denmark
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any of the Vikings who invaded England from the late 8th to the 11th century ad
Etymology
Origin of Dane
before 950; Middle English Dan, Old English Dene (plural), influenced by Old Norse Danir (plural)
Example Sentences
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The company has sent cease-and-desist letters citing the company’s 15 U.S. patents to nearly 200 competitors, and sued two of them, according to Dane Barnes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 23, 2026
"He WAS internationally known and he DID rock the microphone," comedian Dane Cook wrote on X.
From BBC ● May 23, 2026
The 29-year-old Dane entered the finals after a walkover win in the semi-finals when world No. 1 Shi Yuqi of China withdrew.
From Barron's ● May 17, 2026
Mater Dei transfer Jake Newman had 38 assists and Dane Del Riego had 15 digs.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 16, 2026
“He is the strongest knight in the King’s bodyguard, and Elfred the Dane is his finest bowman. Elfred can shoot out the eyes of an owl at two hundred paces.”
From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli
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