thegn
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of thegn
1840–50; < Old English: thane
Example Sentences
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To William Zeckendorf Jr., 28, son and vice president to the thegn of Manhattan's Webb & Knapp real estate firm, and Gurie Lie Zeckendorf, 28, daughter of former U.N.
From Time Magazine Archive
In the presence of the ealdorman, the gerefa Beornwulf, Oswald the thegn, Edwy, Ælfric, and all others present at the ordeal, the bandage was removed from the girl’s arm.
From A Maid at King Alfred?s Court by Madison, Lucy Foster
“Aye; I will be there,” answered the thegn.
From A Maid at King Alfred?s Court by Madison, Lucy Foster
The group consisted of several Saxons; among them, Oswald the thegn, Ælfric the juggler, Edwy the gleeman, and others.
From A Maid at King Alfred?s Court by Madison, Lucy Foster
Methinks that we could find some thegn to take us under his mund.
From A Maid at King Alfred?s Court by Madison, Lucy Foster
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